Golden Bats And Pink Pigeons - Softcover
Foreword by Michaela Strachan Over millions of years the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, developed a unique flora and fauna, but when man arrived and introduced the dog, rat, pig and monkey, he wreaked havoc on the delicate ecosystem. In co-operation with the Mauritian Government, Gerald Durrell and his team visited the island to help rescue some of the creatures from almost certain extinction. At his Jersey sanctuary, these animals could live and breed in safety, and their progeny were reintroduced to their natural home. The story of the preservation of these endangered species is told in Durrell's inimitable style.
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Gerald Durrell settled in Corfu with his family as a boy and immediately became fascinated by the island's natural history; these years are famously documented in My Family and Other Animals. In 1947 he began making expeditions to collect animals from around the world in order to protect endangered species. The Jersey Wildlife Protection Trust was formed to look after these animals, which is still run by his widow, Lee Durrell.
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- PublisherDales large print Books
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1842623796
- ISBN 13 9781842623794
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages208
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