Mother Nature's more aesthetically challenged children have been neglected for too long. It is time to celebrate the Ugly Animals. Mother Nature's more aesthetically challenged children have been neglected for too long. The plight of the panda is known the world over because of its teddy-like good looks, but most species are not so lucky. This book, however, aims to shine a light on some of the many ignored and unloved wonders of the animal kingdom. Their hideousness hides their incredible biology and means that we may not have noticed that they need our help. It is time to celebrate the Ugly Animals. AUTHOR: Simon Watt is a biologist, writer, science communicator and presenter. He runs 'Ready Steady Science', a science communication company committed to making information interesting and takes science-based performances into schools, museums, theatres and festivals. He has worked on science-inspired theatre productions which have toured nationally, performed stand-up comedy about science and natural history, created resources and events for some of the UK's most loved museums and cultural establishments including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, written dozens of articles for national newspapers including The Times, The Sunday Times and The Independent and is a regular contributor on radio and TV. He is perhaps best known as a presenter on the BAFTA-winning documentary series Inside Nature's Giants and the Channel 4 special The Elephant: Life After Death. 60 colour illustrations