A Scurry of Squirrels

Name: A Scurry of Squirrels
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781780277042
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Nurturing The Wild

By Polly Pullar

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A Scurry of Squirrels by Polly Pullar is a fascinating journey through the lives of both the red and grey squirrel populations in the UK. The book blends engaging narrative with insightful observations on the behaviour, habitat, and conservation efforts related to these captivating creatures. It's a delightful exploration of how squirrels coexist with the human world and the challenges they face.
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This delightful read may appeal to you if you love charming stories about wildlife and countryside adventures. Offering a captivating glimpse into the lives of squirrels, it combines fascinating natural observations with heartwarming tales. If you're passionate about nature and enjoy immersive narratives, this book offers an engaging exploration of squirrel antics and their vibrant habitats.

A Scurry of Squirrels

Polly Pullar has had a passion for red squirrels since childhood. As a wildlife rehabilitator, she knows the squirrel on a profoundly personal level and has hand-reared litters of orphan kits, eventually returning them to the wild. In this book she shares her experiences and love for the squirrel and explores how our perceptions have changed.

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Polly Pullar has had a passion for red squirrels since childhood. As a wildlife rehabilitator, she knows the squirrel on a profoundly personal level and has hand-reared numerous litters of orphan kits, eventually returning them to the wild.

In A Scurry of Squirrels, she shares her experiences and love for the squirrel and explores how our perceptions have changed. Heavily persecuted until the 1960s, it has since become one of the nation's most adored mammals. But we are now racing against time to ensure its long-term survival in an ever-changing world.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Polly's Perthshire farm, where she works continuously to encourage wildlife great and small, she highlights how nature can, and indeed will, recover if only we give it a chance. In just two decades, her efforts have brought spectacular results, and numerous squirrels and other animals visit her wild farm every day.

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A Scurry of Squirrels receives praise for its engaging blend of history, natural history, and memoir, capturing the charm of red squirrels and their impact on nature. Polly Pullar's personal experiences in fostering wildlife are commended for their insight into the healing power of nature, offering a hopeful perspective on nature's resilience. The narrative is enriched with personal photographs and anecdotes, making it a captivating read for animal lovers and those interested in wildlife preservation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780277042

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Birlinn Ltd

Illustration: 8pp colour plates / line drawings

Contributors:

Foreword by Romain Pizzi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 405g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Polly Pullar Science & Nature

About the Author

Polly Pullaris a field naturalist, writer, photographer and wildlife rehabilitator who grew up in Ardnamurchan. She contributes to a wide selection of publications and has written numerous books including the acclaimedA Drop in the Ocean: Lawrence MacEwen and the Isle of Muck. She is co-author ofFauna Scotica: Animals and People in Scotland.

Described by the Guardian as 'arguably the most versatile and inventive vet in the world' , Romain Pizzi has operated on a vast range of animals, from giraffes, penguins and pigeons to tarantulas, tigers and sharks. In addition to his work at the Scottish SPCA National Wildlife Rescue Centre, he is Director of Wildlife Surgery International and has appeared on a number of TV documentaries, including Vet on the Loose and Big Animal Surgery.

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