Possums Are Not Cute!: And Other Myths about Nature's Most Misunderstood Critter

By Ally Burguieres

Book Overview

Meet nature's most misunderstood marsupial in this funny, photo-filled guide that busts common possum myths with fascinating facts about their behavior, biology, surprising talents, and important role in the ecosystem.

Possums are more than the ugly-cute icons of the internet. These so-called trash animals and pointy kitties are not only relatable avatars for anxious but resilient people everywhere, but nature's secret clean-up crew.

Organized around common myths that have given possums a bad reputation, this fun and offbeat book reveals the truth about possums through dozens of adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts. For example, did you know that possums protect people and pets from disease? A single possum can eat up to 4,000 ticks per week Possums excel at interspecies friendships, often sleeping in other animals' dens. And possums are shy creatures: when they "play dead," they are actually fainting from anxiety.

Written by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame, this accessible and giftable guide explains why possums deserve our admiration and offers tips on how we can protect and advocate for these magical marsupials. Perfect for possum fans, animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, wildlife advocates, and anyone with a soft spot for weird and wonderful creatures
Bust common myths about possums and discover the truth about their behavior, biology, intelligence, and surprisingly gentle nature Learn facts about possums' unusual physiology, survival strategies, ecological role, history, friendships with other animals, and more Dozens of adorable photographs and informative illustrations make this wildlife guide as delightful to browse as it is educational Ally Burguieres draws on firsthand experience rehabilitating hundreds of orphaned and injured possums and advocating for their protection
Come for the adorable possum photos, stay for the strange-but-true animal facts. Possums may steal your garbage... but with this book, they'll also steal your heart

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1683692993
• ISBN13: 9781683692997
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Possums Are Not Cute! Two pages ripped out from middle of book

I wasn't aware that buyer beware in this case meant there may be pages ripped out from the middle of the book. There were two pages--p. 63 and 64--completely ripped out and gone. I would've liked to have known that possibility was there. This review isn't for the book, but for whatever process that happens to see if the book is in decent condition.