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The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals is recommended for public libraries and academic libraries, particularly those at schools with biology and veterinary programs."—American Reference Books Annual "This is a fascinating book—highly ... This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. No Marketing Blurb Found insideDoes it Fart? fills that void: a fully authoritative, fully illustrated guide to animal flatulence, covering the habits of 80 animals in more detail than you ever knew you needed. What do hyena farts smell especially bad? Found inside – Page 28They had coffee twice a day with zoologists and Canadian Wildlife Service employees, and there Gordon met such well-known biologists as Ralph Nursall, ... We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. 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