Desmond Morris shares near-death travel stories and his dislike for camping

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Zoologist Desmond Morris, 98, recounted near-death experiences from his extensive travels, including a suspected poisoning in Russia and a shark encounter. Morris, who has visited 114 countries, also described being "trodden on" by an elephant in Thailand and a comical incident involving Pope Paul VI in Rome. He expressed a strong dislike for camping, preferring small hotels and occasional stays in grand establishments.


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