The Aye-Aye and I

By: Gerald Durrell

Narrated by: Rupert Degas

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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love this series of books!

I loved the narrator and the stories are so much fun! I especially loved the duck story. it really made me laugh!

WHAT A ENTERTAINING & EDUCATIONAL BOOK

I loved every minute of this educating, funny and thought provoking book. This is a book that should be required reading in schools all over the world. What a huge difference it would make for future generation.

Delightful

Of course! The superb vocabulary and astounding jocular spirit with which each of Gerald Durrell’s books is written is profoundly evident in this book. His determination in saving the world it’s animal kingdom is so appreciated. His trip to Madagascar is eye-opening and ear-appreciated. The delivery is astounding. Do read for appreciation of word and animal recovery ❤️‍🩹

A Wonderful narative, beautifully read. Thankyou

It was great learning about the capture and care of these
Ovely creatures... all of them. I wished I could have been there to have helped in some way. Thankyou to all.

Entertaining and funny

An interesting book that opens a land to the listener. The author is always entertaining and helps the listener to visualize this unique island as well as the animal in question, the Aye Aye.