All over the world the wildlife that I write about is in grave danger. It is being exterminated by what we call the progress of civilization. (Gerald Durrell)

All over the world the wildlife that I write about is in grave danger. It is being exterminated by what we call the progress of civilization.

Gerald Durrell

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