Adventures of a Young Naturalist

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Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough: 1. Caiman

1. Caiman

Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough

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David Attenborough reads from his 1955 account of his trip to Guyana in search of wildlife

David’s alarming encounter with a caiman – recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest.

In the 1950s, David Attenborough, the naturalist and broadcaster grasped a life changing opportunity.

This led him to travel the world finding rare and elusive animal species for London Zoo and filming the expeditions for the BBC TV series, Zoo Quest. 

He begins with an alarming encounter with a caiman.

Written and read with Sir David's trademark wit and charm.

Biography abridged in five parts by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.

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David Attenborough reads from his account of his 1955 trip to Guyana, where he filmed an edition of the BBC Zoo Quest series. Abridged by Richard Hamilton

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