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The Aye-Aye and I

By: Gerald Durrell
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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Gerald Durrell's last book, The Aye-Aye and I, records his final animal-collecting expedition, a trip to Madagascar in 1990, and his efforts to save the elusive and mythical lemuroid known as the Aye-Aye. Prompted by the country's radical deforestation and slash-and-burn agriculture, Durrell, his wife, and their team of zoologists embark on a mission to capture and conserve the species - distinguished by its "giant, chisel-like teeth", "round, hypnotic eyes", and large "spoon-like ears".

During the course of their journey, they encounter golden river snakes, flat-tailed tortoises, the gentle lemurs of Lac Alaotra, and the Malagasy chameleons. Durrell's exuberant descriptions of the island, its people, and ecology are among his best.

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©2016 Gerald Durrell (P)2019 Naxos Audiobooks Animals Biological Sciences Environment Outdoors & Nature Science Conservation
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This is the greatest book, so very Amish g I laughed out allowed when listening with tears rolling down my face. It is beautifully naratored. It is also the most amazing story can't wait to read another one,

Brilliant and amusing

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Much his older brother Lawrence Durrell (one of the great literary geniuses), Gerald Durrell is an excellent writer. His descriptions of the natural world and Madagascar are beautiful and this was a true pleasure to listen to. The performance and narration are vert well suited to the book as well.

Utterly enchanting

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Love these books, I wish all his were on here. I think everyone should read it listen to Durrell's writing.

How to educate and not bore people

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Yet another brilliant book. I love Gerard Durrell's books I was in hysterics at times. The narrator wasn't bad but not brilliant.

Brilliant!

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with the most beautiful and hilarious descriptions that leave wonderful pictures in your mind. this book is a welcome relief from today's trouble

pure bliss for your ears

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