First published 2024
Renowned zoologist Gerald Durrell embarks on a series of eccentric expeditions, plunging into lush jungles and remote islands to rescue exotic animals. From snatching a rare Mauritius owl to befriending a mischievous macaw, his quirky quests brim with heart-warming encounters and irresistible wildlife. As Durrell navigates challenges both human and natural, his lifelong passion for conservation shines through in this delightful travelogue.
Genres: animals, 20th-century, adventure, biography-memoir
Vibes: heart-warming, irresistible, quirky
Tropes: adventurers, eccentric-expeditions
Setting: Mauritius, Jungles, Remote Islands
Period: 20th-Century
352 pages · Hardcover · Viking