In the gloom it came along the branches towards me, its round, hypnotic eyes blazing, its spoon-like ears turning to and fro independently like radar dishes.... I had had my first encounter with an aye-aye and I decided that this was one of the most incredible creatures I had ever been privileged to meet.
Madagascar, in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa, is one of the most fascinating islands in the world. It is home to five per cent of the world's plant and animal species. Ninety per cent of its flora and fauna are found nowhere else in the world. But when Gerald Durrell visited, creatures like the aye-aye were in danger of vanishing. So Gerald Durrell decided to undertake a rescue mission. This is the tale of his hunt for the aye-aye, and the adventures he had.
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"I'm traveling to Madagascar soon and wanted to get in the mood. Unfortunately, Durrell doesn't visit the rainforest I'm going to, but his books are always fun with their dry wit. I did get to learn more about the Eighth Continent and its people and remarkable endemics." — Donna (4 out of 5 stars)
"I'm traveling to Madagascar soon and wanted to get in the mood. Unfortunately, Durrell doesn't visit the rainforest I'm going to, but his books are always fun with their dry wit. I did get to learn more about the Eighth Continent and its people and remarkable endemics."
" Good to re-read and refresh! "
" I love Aye-Aye's and I also kind of loved Gerard Durrell's writing style although I wish I could hear him narrating it. "
" One of the many books I read while planning a trip to Madagascar. I haven't been yet, but the planning is fun. "
" Not a bad book, but quite disappointing after reading the Corfu trilogy. "
" a delightful book...the ducks had me in stitches "
" Pleasant book to transition to a new book. His books are always enjoyable. Sort of a palate cleanser. "
" didnt much like this book. a bit dull "
" Love Gerald Durrell's books. My mother is reading this one out loud. Live audiobook! :) "
" My husband bought this book for me because we knicknamed our daughter Aye aye, it stood on the shelf for ages. When I did read it could n't believe what I had been missing. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful book "
" I'd completely forgotten what a joyous writer Gerald Durrell was - knowledgable, funny, descriptive. I think this may be the last book he wrote which is very sad as it's excellent and makes me want to reread the books of his that I read years ago. "
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