Here are some of his famous works:
Autobiographical:
* My Family and Other Animals (1956): This is his most famous work, recounting his childhood on the Greek island of Corfu. It is considered a classic of nature writing and is filled with charming anecdotes about the wildlife he encountered.
* Birds, Beasts and Relatives (1969): A sequel to "My Family and Other Animals", this book continues the story of Durrell's childhood on Corfu.
* The Corfu Trilogy: This includes the first three books of his autobiographical series: "My Family and Other Animals", "Birds, Beasts and Relatives", and "The Garden of the Gods".
* The Amateur Naturalist (1970): This is a collection of essays about Durrell's experiences as a naturalist.
* The Talking Animals (1983): A memoir about his time working at Jersey Zoo.
* The New Noah (1990): This is a humorous account of Durrell's life as a zookeeper.
Fiction:
* The Picnic and Other Stories (1960): This is a collection of short stories about animals.
Other:
* Zoo in My Luggage (1960): A collection of stories about Durrell's experiences collecting animals for zoos.
* The Drunken Forest (1986): A non-fiction book about the wildlife of Madagascar.
These are just some of the many works by Gerald Durrell. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.
His legacy lives on through the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, founded in 1959, which continues to work on protecting endangered species around the world.