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The Zoo Quest expeditions : travels in Guyana, Indonesia, and Paraguay / David Attenborough

This memoir documents mid-twentieth-century expeditions to Guyana, Indonesia and Paraguay to collect rare animals for the London Zoo and film for the BBC. It recounts encounters with diverse wildlife and local communities while highlighting the importance of biodiversity.

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Dimensions: 241.00mm (H) × 161.00mm (W) × 35.00mm (T)

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