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Book SynopsisShows how being gross isn't just hilarious - it can be an important survival strategy for animals all over the world. Take a deep breath and step into the world of not just poo, but also spew, snot and all the other gross things animals do to survive and thrive.
Trade Review"Whether it’s to use poo to build a nest, leaving stinky secretions to find a mate, or oozing slime to deter a predator, the animals and their habits featured in this book are not only fascinating but help us understand how our own bodies work. Anyone who thinks that print non fiction is dead because “everything is on the Internet” hasn’t discovered CSIRO Publishing’s catalog!!" -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *
"Poo is always a popular topic amongst kids so I believe that this book is perfect to engage and then educate about how poo helps animals in various ways. This book has been a hit in our house so it comes highly recommended!" -- Vanessa Ryan-Rendall * Educate Empower *
"Poo, Spew, and the other gross things animals do happily goes where others might fear to tread, delving into the world of creatures and the multitude of ways they utilise their bodily wastes. Hold onto your noses, readers ..." -- Henricus Peters * Wildlife Australia Magazine *
