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Young David recalls his trip to Guyana where he encounters a reluctant sloth.

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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV series, Zoo Quest.

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

Biography abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

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