Ariston not only LOVES animals, he loves caring for the environments in which they live in.
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Although he is an avid dinosaur enthusiast, Ariston loves the gorilla. He loves that the gorilla is an animal that humans derived from and he also loves how intelligent and strong they are.
Ariston’s favorite outdoor activity is 1) sitting and discovering the different bugs around him and 2) playing golf. He’s an avid golf player and takes lessons regularly.
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