The true and hilarious story of how Gerald Durrell and his wife set up their own zoo. Journeying to the Cameroons, he and his wife, helped by the renowned Fon of Bafut, managed to collect 'plenty beef.' Their difficulties began when they found themselves back at home, with Cholmondely the chimpanzee, Bug-Eye the bush-baby, and other founder members... and nowhere to put them
Ralph Thompson Livres
Much of Gerald Durrell's worldwide fame and esteem stems from his engaging and entertaining chronicles of his frequent expeditions to diverse parts of the globe in search of often endangered animal species. This work recounts an eight-month expedition to Argentina, during which the naturalist traveled from Puerto Deseado to Mendoza and Jujuy in search of rare species of South American fauna. The narrative combines vivid descriptions of animal behavior and the varied Argentine landscape with the author's overflowing humor to portray colorful characters and recount the amusing adventures and curious incidents that punctuated his travels.