The Aye-Aye and I
Gerald Durrell
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.
Duration - 6h 1m.
Author - Gerald Durrell.
Narrator - Rupert Degas.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1992 Gerald Durrell ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
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. Duration - 6h 1m. Author - Gerald Durrell. Narrator - Rupert Degas. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 1992 Gerald Durrell ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:08:17
Chapter 1
Duration:00:39:05
Chapter 2
Duration:00:36:47
Chapter 3
Duration:00:25:41
Chapter 4
Duration:00:43:52
Chapter 5
Duration:00:39:30
Chapter 6
Duration:00:30:29
Chapter 7
Duration:00:44:08
Chapter 8
Duration:00:29:50
Chapter 9
Duration:00:27:56
Chapter 10
Duration:00:35:48