The book of the world-famous English zoologist and writer Gerald Darrell tells about his expedition to Argentina and the hard work of people engaged in catching animals. Together with the author, you will wander around the penguin city, make a foray into a bat shelter, and also watch the funny adventures of other representatives of the local fauna. These fascinating, witty stories will appeal to anyone interested in the mysteries of nature. Other books by Gerald Darrell on the website:Oslokrady. Speaking bundle. Rosie is my family.. The halibut fillet. Catch me the colobus . My family and other animals. Birds, Animals and Relatives . Garden of the Gods . New Noah . The Beasts in My Bed[edit] Anniversary of the Ark . Aye-aye and me. Meat Roll. Manor-beast . Under the canopy of a drunken forest . The Zoo in My Baggage . Overloaded Ark. Bafut Hounds . Three Tickets to Edvencher . The Way of the Kengurenka . Picnic and other ugliness . The Mockingbird . Golden Wings and Pink Pigeons . Naturalist on the fly