Possums Are Not Cute

Possums may steal your garbage but with this book, they ll also steal your heart! 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. 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. * Possums are practically immune to rabies thanks to their low body temperature. * 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.