Vet at the end of the Earth : adventures with animals in the South Atlantic
Hollins, Jonathan2023
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The role of resident vet in the British Overseas Territories encompasses the complexities of caring for the world's oldest known living land animal - Jonathan the giant tortoise, 190 years old - and MoD mascots at the Falklands airbase; pursuing mystery creatures and invasive microorganisms; relocating herds of reindeer; and rescuing animals in extraordinary and rugged landscapes. Witty, warm and beautifully crafted, Jonathan Hollins's tales of island vetting are not only full of wonderful creatures - they are also steeped in the unique local cultures, history and peoples of the islands, far removed from the hustle of modern life.
Main title:
Vet at the end of the Earth : adventures with animals in the South Atlantic / Jonathan Hollins.
Author:
Hollins, Jonathan, author
Imprint:
London : Duckworth, 2023.
Collation:
368 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9780715654866 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
Hollins, Jonathan -- AnecdotesVeterinarians -- Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha -- AnecdotesVeterinarians -- Falkland Islands -- AnecdotesSaint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha -- Description and travelSaint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha -- Social life and customsFalkland Islands -- Description and travelFalkland Islands -- Social life and customsFarming and Country Life
BRN:
5619818
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hill Library | Adult Non-fiction | 636.089Non-fiction - Lives | Available |