Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma

The True Story of an Orphaned Cub

By: Darcy Pattison

Narrated by: David DeSantos

NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2015

When a mother puma attempts to steal a chicken, she is caught in a trap and dies. The search is on for orphaned cubs. Will the scientists be able to find the cubs before their time runs out?

Pattison’s careful research, vetted by scientists in the field, brings to life this this true story of an infant cub that must face a complicated world alone— - nd find a way to survive.

Cutting edge environmental science

Today, scientists are working to create corridors, places for wildlife to safely travel from one wild place to another. The survival of this puma may depend on how fast scientists can develop corridors in the midst of a heavily populated area. This story shows the results of spreading population and loss of habitat on wild animals.

©2015 Darcy Pattison (P)2021 Mims House