The book by the famous English writer and naturalist Gerald Durrell (1925–1995) tells about the journey to British Guiana, which the author undertook in 1950 in search of rare animals living in this pristine corner of nature, the “land of water”, full of wild rivers , waterfalls and impenetrable tropical forests. The author writes about his impressions of South America, its fantastic nature, encounters with new animals, their habits, funny and sometimes very touching interactions with them with unfailing love, impeccable accuracy and the inimitable humor of a great storyteller.