Poo: The Most Disgusting Bits of Animal Science!

funny · fascinating · informative · disgusting

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What is Poo: The Most Disgusting Bits of Animal Science! about?

Why do some animals eat their own poo? How can parasites control their victims? And what can poo reveal about animal life? This funny, fact-filled guide explores the fascinating and sometimes revolting science of animal waste and parasites. Discover how hippos navigate, how dung beetles help ecosystems, why fossil poo matters and how scientists use droppings to investigate the natural world. With lively explanations and humorous illustrations, this book shows that even the grossest subjects can be surprisingly useful.

About the author

Neal Layton is a talented author and illustrator from the UK who loves creating fun and imaginative books for children. He is well known for illustrating the much-loved 'Emily Brown' series, written by Cressida Cowell. Neal enjoys using different materials to make his pictures exciting and lively, inspiring children to explore their own creativity.