Les Hiddins (aka The Bush Tucker Man) | |
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| Born | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Australian Army officer, television presenter, and author |
| Known for | Bushcraft and survival techniques |
Major Leslie James Hiddins AM, known as "The Bush Tucker Man" is a retired Australian Army soldier and war veteran. He is best known for his love and knowledge of the Australian bush, in particular "bush tucker", as featured in the TV series Bush Tucker Man (1988–1996). Hiddins is recognised by his distinctively modified Akubra hat. He has also written several books for children and adults, and in 2019 launched a website that includes a searchable digital database of bush tucker.