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All over the world the wildlife that I write about is in grave danger. It is being exterminated by what we call the prog

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"All over the world the wildlife that I write about is in grave danger. It is being exterminated by what we call the progress of civilization"

- Gerald Durrell

Civilization Progress

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This quote is written / told by Gerald Durrell between January 7, 1925 and January 30, 1995. He/she was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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