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David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo on his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Zoo Quest.

Young David recalls his trip to Argentina and the mystery of the vanishing armadillo.

In the 1950s, David Attenborough, the naturalist and broadcaster grasped a life changing opportunity which led him to travel the world finding rare and elusive animal species for London Zoo and filming the expeditions for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ TV series, Zoo Quest.

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

Biography abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in December 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 17 Sep 2022 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader David Attenborough
Author David Attenborough
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Dec 2017 09:45
  • Sat 30 Dec 2017 00:30
  • Fri 16 Sep 2022 14:00
  • Sat 17 Sep 2022 02:00