arrot. At his first glance he knew that this exceptional bird was a necessity for his rare bird collection and would turn the heads of his competitors back home. An offering was made to the poor peasant that had offered this rare species and the deal was made (Durrell 129).
             The second animal Durrell obtained came in a similar fashion. A small wild cat increasingly rare in South America with pale yellow fur and dark brown spots called a Geoffroy's cat was put up for sale by his owner. Knowing that this cat was rare Durrell jumped on the opportunity to have such a prize in his collection (Durrell 134).
             Durrell continued his operations jumping from small town to small town draining the inhabitants of whatever rare species they were lucky enough to have in their possession. In a small town called City of Bichos, Argentina the situation was the same, no death defying adventures were to take place here. Just common peasants offering their pets for a high amount of money. In this City of Bichos, Durrell's collection increased dramatically. Rare birds like a Yellow Naped Macaw were offered and purchased at an agreeable rate. A small rodent like creature called an Orange-rumped Agouti was purchased and swiftly added the to pile of rare species purchased (Durrell 156).
             Finally in the town of Puerto Deseado, Argentina the final purchases were made. A small puma like cat called an Ocelot was bought off a bum for pennies because the animal was in such bad condition. My personal favorite in the collection came last; two small Pouroucoulis or dwarf monke
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