The incredible life of Maria Sibylla Merian | The Royal Society

Maria Sibylla Merian is considered one of the earliest entomologists and ecologists and has a wide group of admirers, including Sir David Attenborough. 🦋 #MariaSibyllaMerian #Insects #Art #Metamorphosis #Entomology #Biology #History Watch our other films with BBC Ideas: The exceptional life of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Why soil is the most amazing thing on Earth Secrets of the deep ocean Why science getting it wrong isn’t always a bad thing What would a world without vaccines be like? The killer disease humanity eradicated The dangers of not getting enough light: The science of choosing your next snack The hidden clues that reveal who you are How the humble battery can save the world The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world’s most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. ▶ 🔔Subscribe to our channel for exciting science videos and live events, many hosted by Brian Cox, our Professor for Public Engagement: We’re also on Twitter ▶ Facebook ▶ Instagram ▶ And LinkedIn ▶