| Birth Date: | df=y 11 June 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Alma Mater: | University of Tartu |
| Occupation: | Zoologist, journalist, politician. |
| Known For: | Member of XIII and XIV Riigikogu, Estonian Museum of Natural History (1980-1988) |
Peeter Ernits (born 11 June 1953 in Tallinn) is an Estonian zoologist, journalist and politician. He has been member of XIII and XIV Riigikogu.[1]
In 1976 he graduated from University of Tartu in genetics.[1]
1980-1988 he was the director of Estonian Museum of Natural History. 1998-2002 he was chief editor of the magazine Luup. 2004-2007 he was chief editor of newspaper Maaleht.[1]
Since 2018 he is a member of Estonian Conservative People's Party.[1]