 David Attenborough's Life Stories

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David Attenborough's Life Stories

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Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants

Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world

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David Attenborough's Life Stories: Series 1: Salamander

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The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.

Sir David recalls his first pet, a fire salamander given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. From 2009.

Sir David's first pet was a fire salamander, given to him by his father on his 8th birthday. 

He also gave his own son a salamander on his 8th birthday, the legacy of which is very much alive and kicking today.

Series of talks by Sir David Attenborough on the natural histories of creatures and plants from around the world. 

Producer: Julian Hector

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.

David Attenborough's Life Stories: Series 1

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