Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente (1928-1980) is a key figure in the history of the natural sciences in 20th century Spain. Although a physician by trade, he devoted his life to his passion for nature. In addition, he articulated his work as a naturalist and conservationist through an enormous media output. Ultimately, such an effort made him a staple of the media landscape and a highly charismatic character in the complex socio-political scene of the changeover from Franco’s dictatorship to the democratic administration in 1960s and 1970s Spain.

By way of his ability, but also, as well, a rather skillful navigation of politics and institutions, Rodríguez de la Fuente became an extremely successful radio and television producer and director, as well as author and editor. His views of nature and the natural sciences were conveyed through the joint use of a number of platforms, television, radio and the printed medium, and the thorough exploration and exploitation of their educational, entertainment and creative possibilities. As a result, he conveyed a highly influential and often controversial representation of nature and the natural sciences through a carefully crafted and highly complex media cross-platform endeavor.