Product Description

A personal view of the natural world "I daresay my mind would wander over a range of animals remarkable for the extravagance of their reproductive techniques" - Sir David Attenborough, when asked which animal he would like to be if he returned to Earth This fantasy reincarnation was reserved only when in "racy" company, said the distinguished wildlife broadcaster. But in more sober company, he would go for a sloth, which hangs upside-down all day. The sloth is Sir David's first essay in this collection of his own personal insight into the natural world around us. He also talks about his first ever pet, a salamander, and his favourite animal - the bird of paradise, as well as living fossils, flying dinosaurs, dragons and the strange antics of the duck-billed platypus. This is Sir David looking at the wildlife that has captured his imagination and enthusiasm over his distinguished career in TV, then wildlife TV. It is a fscinating trip around the world in search of extraordinary plants and animals, in the company of this wonderful communicator.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #142 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Review
/ Brilliant -- The Guardian / A worthy inheritor of Alistair Cooke -- The Telegraph / the nation's favourite wildlife broadcaster -- The Times

Customer Reviews

The perfect template for wildlife writing
The first day I received this title I had already decided that this was my favourite book ever. It is written by a person with such an amazing natural history background and a wealth of wildlife experience and homes in on all the unusual and interesting facts that I am sure will appeal to everyone. Only one person could write a book containing such detail, knowledge and nature interest, the maestro himself ; Sir David Attenborough. This book demonstrates why the author is the leader in wildlife film making. Well done Sir David !

Life Stories
I purchased this book as a lifelong fan of David Attenborough and I wasn't disappointed. Full of fabulous pictures and lots of informative and amusing stories. Best of all I went to a book signing and got it signed by the great man himself!

Wonderful as a an education tool
wonderful learnig tool for older children but I thought it was Richards own story. Silly me!