Self Harming Parrots And Exploding Toads: A Marvellous Compendium Of Bizarre, Gross And Stupid Animal Antics: Bk. 3

Author: Francesca Gould; David Haviland

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Price : 27.99 AUD
ISBN : 9780749952709
Publisher : Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Imprint : Piatkus Books
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Weight (g) : 0.21
Publication date : 03 June 2010
Dimensions : 196mm X 127mm X 16mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
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Author : Francesca Gould; David Haviland
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Dewey classification : 590
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Pages : 224
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Description

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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A perfect book for inquisitive types who are short on time... NEW SCIENTIST

Author description

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.