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Does It Fart?: The Definitive Field Guide to Animal Flatulence by Nick Caruso, Dani Rabaiotti
birdnerd23's review against another edition
5.0
This pint-sized book packs a lot of gas!
On a more serious note, it is full of biology. Each page is dedicated to a different species, many of which are comically illustrated. I learned a lot about flatulence and laughed along the way!
On a more serious note, it is full of biology. Each page is dedicated to a different species, many of which are comically illustrated. I learned a lot about flatulence and laughed along the way!
kimu's review against another edition
5.0
The definitive guide to the subject. Enlightening and entertaining for both adults and children. Scientific but still very accessible.
torgla's review against another edition
5.0
Exactly as advertised, a collection of yes/no/maybe answers, but sly humor and the addition of fascinating facts elevate it above simple physiology.
catherine_the_greatest's review against another edition
5.0
WARTHOG
Scientific Name (Genus): Phacochoerus
DOES IT FART? YES
There are two species of warthogs: the desert (P. aethiopicus) and the more widely-distributed common (P. africanus), both of which are native to sub-Saharan Africa. Famously, warthogs have been portrayed in children's movies as pervasive farters, and while they do indeed fart, they are not quite the gassiest, nor the smelliest [see the sea lion; page 51] in the animal kingdom--not even close.
This book tempts me to join Twitter. The authors of this book, the introduction informs me, are "part of the large community of ecologists and zoologists on Twitter who share information, collaborate and engage in a lot of science communication," which came to include the hashtag #DoesItFart. But since I clearly don't need another way to waste time on the interwebs, I'll limit myself to enjoying the heck out of this book.
Not to be confused with the children's book [bc:Does It Fart?: A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass|42779083|Does It Fart? A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass|Nick Caruso|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1548606766l/42779083._SX50_.jpg|71436656] by the same authors, this is written for middle grades and up. My 12-year-old and I both read it, and I read quite a few entries to my husband and 10-year-old. Covering 80 different creatures, from the Beaded Lacewing to the African Buffalo, from Octopus to Megalodon (Carcharodon), from American cockroach to Unicorn, this is indeed the definitive field guide to animal flatulence.
Most mammals fart, including humans (obvs) and two of my three favorites: cats, sloths, and goats. You'll just have to read the book to find out which one supposedly doesn't fart. Besides succinct answer (yes, no, maybe, etc.), each entry has a page of information about that particular animal, usually focused on its digestive process. Fun and informative, it's definitely worth a read.
Scientific Name (Genus): Phacochoerus
DOES IT FART? YES
There are two species of warthogs: the desert (P. aethiopicus) and the more widely-distributed common (P. africanus), both of which are native to sub-Saharan Africa. Famously, warthogs have been portrayed in children's movies as pervasive farters, and while they do indeed fart, they are not quite the gassiest, nor the smelliest [see the sea lion; page 51] in the animal kingdom--not even close.
This book tempts me to join Twitter. The authors of this book, the introduction informs me, are "part of the large community of ecologists and zoologists on Twitter who share information, collaborate and engage in a lot of science communication," which came to include the hashtag #DoesItFart. But since I clearly don't need another way to waste time on the interwebs, I'll limit myself to enjoying the heck out of this book.
Not to be confused with the children's book [bc:Does It Fart?: A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass|42779083|Does It Fart? A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass|Nick Caruso|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1548606766l/42779083._SX50_.jpg|71436656] by the same authors, this is written for middle grades and up. My 12-year-old and I both read it, and I read quite a few entries to my husband and 10-year-old. Covering 80 different creatures, from the Beaded Lacewing to the African Buffalo, from Octopus to Megalodon (Carcharodon), from American cockroach to Unicorn, this is indeed the definitive field guide to animal flatulence.
Most mammals fart, including humans (obvs) and two of my three favorites: cats, sloths, and goats. You'll just have to read the book to find out which one supposedly doesn't fart. Besides succinct answer (yes, no, maybe, etc.), each entry has a page of information about that particular animal, usually focused on its digestive process. Fun and informative, it's definitely worth a read.
kittylitterbreath's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, this was amazing. Who knew how many different functions a fart could have?!?!?
linn1378's review against another edition
4.0
Some definitive answers: Snakes fart. Octopuses don't.
Some speculative: Spiders might
Some humorous: Unicorns? Probably. And it's most likely rainbows and glitter.
Some speculative: Spiders might
Some humorous: Unicorns? Probably. And it's most likely rainbows and glitter.
stephenrobak's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the illustrations, and the information was interesting enough. Probably meant for younger readers than me.
bethanypayne's review against another edition
5.0
Cannot *wait* for all the giggles on this informative text! Still wondering about the spiders :)
kkersting09's review against another edition
5.0
I learned so much about animals (and their toots) from reading this book. I feel like it is simple enough for kids to enjoy and I look forward to giving it as a gift. I’m hoping there is a “fart” category at the next trivia night - I will be ready!