Human curiosity is a powerful thing. Over the centuries, the inquisitive mind has led to the discovery of the Milky Way, gravity, the light bulb and countless other scientific marvels. The latest in this great tradition? Does It Fart? The Definitive Field Guide to Animal Flatulence.
The title may be jovial, but before you write off this recent publication as the latest novelty stocking-filler coming to a charity shop near you soon, it's worth knowing that it was born of genuine curiosity, a hive mind of zoologists who realised just how little they know about animal digestion and a genuine determination to spread knowledge about conservation. Since being published on Tuesday, it has sold tens...