WIT AND WISDOM OF DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

Book number: 95504 Product format: Hardback Author: CHAS NEWKEY-BURDEN

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Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom shines through in this entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories. Our national treasure is known for his soothing voice, calming presence and passion for the natural world, and he still states that 'I can't believe I'm still employed'. With tributes and anecdotes as well as fine pen and ink drawings, running chronologically, the book begins with his early days and first job at the BBC to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet. Revelations include that there are 18 plants and animals named after him, that it would be 'rude to count' how many honorary degrees he has, and that he would like to have 'good, workable knees'. David has brought home chimpanzees, chameleons, snakes, lemurs and bush babies: 'the male establishes his territory by peeing on his hands and putting it on all the walls.' Short factoids in five chapters, not actually endorsed by the broadcasting titan. 264pp, illus'

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