Self-harming Parrots and Exploding Toads: Bk. 3: A Marvellous Compendium of Bizarre, Gross and Stupid Animal Antics

Self-harming Parrots and Exploding Toads: Bk. 3: A Marvellous Compendium of Bizarre, Gross and Stupid Animal Antics

by Francesca Gould (Author), David Haviland (Author), David Haviland (Author), Francesca Gould (Author)

Synopsis

SELF-HARMING PARROTS AND EXPLODING TOADS is a marvellous compendium of the world's most unpleasant creatures and animal facts. Entries cover everything from the disgusting to the informative, including:: * Are cows' farts a major cause of climate change? * What happens at a dung beetle wedding? * Why do vultures defecate on themselves? * What's the best way to fight a crocodile? SELF-HARMING PARROTS AND EXPLODING TOADS is the third book in an extremely successful series of gross trivia books, and will make an ideal gift at any time of year.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Published: 03 Jun 2010

ISBN 10: 0749952709
ISBN 13: 9780749952709
Book Overview: A fascinating, surprising, and informative trivia book, packed with gross facts about the animal kingdom

Media Reviews
A perfect book for inquisitive types who are short on time... * NEW SCIENTIST *
Author Bio
Francesca Gould is a lecturer in anatomy and physiology, and has always had a fascination for the more unusual and gruesome aspects of the animal kingdom. David Haviland is a journalist and writer, who now knows more about animal excretions than can possibly be healthy.