Animals Nobody Loves

by Ronald Rood, Russ Buzzell (Illustrator)

Here is an eye-opening new look at the 'critters' and 'varmints' that man has harried, hounded, hated and murdered- all because the great ecological misfit himself doesn't like they way they act, they way they look, or both! Combining little known scientific facts with warm, exciting personal adventures, one of America's most beloved naturalists comes to the defense of a dozen of nature's most misunderstood and maligned creatures.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Nature, Science

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like Rood's writing style - very easy and conversational, but also includes lots of good information. It is interesting to read a book written so long ago (relatively speaking) and know the outcome of some of the animals talked about. I wanted to go back in time and tell him "good news is coming for the timber wolf and California condor!"

[Andrew Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an older book I got around to reading as I set up bookshelves in my soon to be new library area. I had read part of it previously but decided to go through it this time, well, just because.

The book is certainly a good representation of many animals some people do not like, and of course I am not a fan of either fleas or mosquitos, but many of the animals I am a fan of and found myself intrigued by the science and approach of the book. Written in story form and with lots of good information this is a fun read.

[Kelsy Allan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in ‘71, some of the science is outdated/incorrect now, but it’s still a pretty adorable book, written by a Vermonter and featuring lots of Vermont places and animals. Mostly cute stories about the author’s personal experiences with animals, followed up by info about the species life histories.

[Robin]

Another great book by the world renowned, late, great Ronald Rood. My copy is autographed by both Ron and my brother, Reed Prescott, an illustrator of some of Ron's books. Ron Rood gave my brother's art career a giant kick start that he is eternally grateful for. Almost like one of the family! I should read this with my grandkids when they are here visiting.

[Alexandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good anecdotes but that's about it. I don't think it was written for my age group.

[Elaine Reinhard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book filled with many unknown facts about lives of various, nasty in human terms and thoughts, animals.