In this 60 Minutes archived interview (originally broadcast in 2020), Anderson Cooper sits down with Sir David Attenborough to discuss his documentary A Life on Our Planet and reflect on a lifetime working to document the natural world. The segment captures the voice and perspective of the British naturalist and broadcaster—beloved worldwide for his documentaries and conservation work—as he explains the themes of the film and his concerns for the planet.
Why it matters
– The interview frames A Life on Our Planet in the context of Attenborough’s career and conservation message.
– The piece is drawn from the 60 Minutes archive and highlights Attenborough’s role as a public advocate for nature, climate awareness and biodiversity.
Quick details
– Interview year: 2020
– Runtime: 12:58
– Source: 60 Minutes archive on CBS News
Watch and share
– Watch the full segment on CBS: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/david-attenborough-60-minutes-archive/
– HLS/video source (for playback): https://prod.vodvideo.cbsnews.com/cbsnews/vr/hls/4547655_hls/master.m3u8
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