Gerald Durrell is a magnificent nature writer, a famous traveler, gifted with an inimitable talent for storytelling and a subtle sense of humor. His books help millions of children and adults around the world look at the living world and feel like an integral part of it.
This tale tells of Gerald Durrell’s unique expedition along the western coast of Central Africa—a journey into a world untouched by civilization. The author shares with the reader the results of his observations of rare species of animals from the mountains of Cameroon, their traits and habits, as well as the story of meeting the cheerful chief of Buffuto and his loyal subjects.