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Does It Fart?: The Definitive Field Guide to Animal Flatulence (Does It Fart Series, 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, April 3, 2018
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Dogs do it. Millipedes do it. Dinosaurs did it. You do it. I do it. Octopuses don't (and nor do octopi). Spiders might do it: more research is needed. Birds don't do it, but they could if they wanted to. Herrings do it to communicate with each other.
In 2017 zoologist Dani Rabaiotti's teenage brother asked her a most teenaged question: Do snakes fart? Stumped, Rabaiotti turned to Twitter. The internet did not disappoint. Her innocent question spawned the hashtag #doesitfart and it spread like a noxious gas. Dozens of noted experts began weighing in on which animals do and don't fart, and if they do, how much, how often, what it's made of, what it smells like, and why.
Clearly, the public demands more information on animal farts. Does it Fart? fills that void: a fully authoritative, fully illustrated guide to animal flatulence, covering the habits of 80 animals in more detail than you ever knew you needed.
What do hyena farts smell especially bad? What is a fossa, and does it fart? Why do clams vomit but not fart? And what is a fart, really? Pairing hilarious illustrations with surprisingly detailed scientific explanations, Does it Fart? will allow you to shift the blame onto all kinds of unlikely animals for years to come.
- Print length144 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHachette Books
- Publication dateApril 3, 2018
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.63 x 7.38 inches
- ISBN-100316484156
- ISBN-13978-0316484152
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"A very necessary book."―New York Post
"A book everyone can enjoy."―Cheezburger
"Appropriately titled."―BuzzFeed
"The only book on animal flatulence you'll ever need."―The Telegraph (UK)
"Answers the important questions."―Popular Mechanics
"It's time to embrace both your scientific curiosity and your inner 10-year-old."―CNet
"The book is jam-packed with Fart Facts, giving time to the farters, the non-farters, and those where the fart-jury is still out.... Does It Fart? is the sort of book that reaches everyone."―ScientificAmerican.com
"The topic of flatulence is richer and more varied than readers might expect.... Cheeky illustrations by Ethan Kocak add to the book's general irreverence... The book now occupies a place of honor in my house, next to the toilet, where it is always on call to satisfy the curiosity of my lucky guests when they need a bit of bathroom reading."―Katie L. Burke, American Scientist
"Does It Fart? clearly makes the perfect gift for animal lovers, science geeks, and fart-obsessed teenage boys. Sniff one out for the special stinker in your life now."―People.com
"Each page of the book is devoted to one animal and one question: 'Does it fart?'.... But the book isn't just bathroom humor. Written by a pair of wildlife biologists, Does It Fart? cleanly explains the science of digestion and fascinating aspects of animal behavior. (Did you know manatees hold on to their farts to remain buoyant in the water?) In all, the book helps you appreciate the diverse ways wildlife has evolved to deal with passing gas."―Vox, "Gift Guide for Science Lovers"
About the Author
Together, Nick and Dani wrote the New York Times bestselling Does It Fart? The Definitive Field Guide to Animal Flatulence and True or Poo? The Definitive Field Guide to Filthy Animal Facts and Falsehoods. Nick lives in Virginia, and Dani lives in London.
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- Publisher : Hachette Books; Illustrated edition (April 3, 2018)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 144 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316484156
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316484152
- Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.63 x 7.38 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #200,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #34 in Science & Scientists Humor
- #72 in Animal Behavior & Communication
- #298 in Cat, Dog & Animal Humor
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As for the book: it’s informative, funny, and based in whatever science exists on the subject, so it’s a definite recommend from me! My brother brought it to my house for Thanksgiving and read us some of it after telling the story of how he comes home to get his mail and often questions what the hell and who in the world would send him such ridiculous items (he is now sure it’s always me, but now our mom and dad have gotten in on the fun too....hahahaha.)
But the thing is, when you ask a scientist a question that ought to have a ready answer and no answer is ready at hand, you've just set a powerful force in motion: a scientist's curiosity. Although Dani had no answer herself, she know who would. Thus began the journey, aided by experts and knowledgeable citizen scientists, to understand flatulence across the metazoan taxa.
It's a fascinating read. In answer to the title's question: some don't, some do, and some doers put it to good use. That larva that launches its feces far enough to misdirect predators, for example, farts for dear life. In at least one case, I questioned whether the gas was flatulence proper, or a release affectionately known as "queefing." That one detail does nothing to discourage the eight year old boy in me, though. It's a delightful read.
-- wiredweird
This book made her scream with joy. When she returned to our home a couple days after Christmas, she carried it with her, and she says she takes it everywhere.
Her sister (my wife) told me not to buy it. She is often right, but not this time!
This book is highly recommended as a gift for any sister-in-law who is into human excretions.
Another cool feature of these books is that they've given me a way to get my nieces and nephews (aged 4 to 18) engaged in biology. They enjoy these books about as much as I do. Between the funny topics, the illustrations, and the interesting tid-bits, these books make for a good way to talk with them about science and the many different ways artists, researchers, and writers can engage with such topics.
Ultimately, I highly recommend these books and hope there's more on the way!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018
Another cool feature of these books is that they've given me a way to get my nieces and nephews (aged 4 to 18) engaged in biology. They enjoy these books about as much as I do. Between the funny topics, the illustrations, and the interesting tid-bits, these books make for a good way to talk with them about science and the many different ways artists, researchers, and writers can engage with such topics.
Ultimately, I highly recommend these books and hope there's more on the way!
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The book doesn't solely frolic on the entertaining aspects though, but also presents interesting bits of scientific information, to balance things out. You might even learn something from this book, as unlikely as it might ever sound
For ten euros, not a bad choice for a conversation piece and casual entertainment. Very suitable even for a toilet book to read during sessions on the loo (although I advise you not put this book in the toilet bowl itself, as it isn't waterproof)
A lire absolument si vous avez un coup de blues.