When Nature Calls: The Unusual Bathroom Habits of the World's Creatures - Hardcover

by Maria Birmingham (Author), David Whamond (Illustrator)

Some creatures use poop as a weapon. Others count on it to communicate. And there are animals whose frass, or dung, or waste helps the planet. There are even creatures that don't go at all: a South American scorpion just discards its bum?never to poop again! From birds to bugs to mammals, When Nature Calls draws on scientific research to show readers the role poop plays in the animal world.

Author Biography

Maria Birmingham is the award-winning author of 11 non-fiction books for young readers. Maria lives in Brampton, Ontario.

Dave Whamond is an award-winning illustrator and author, and has worked on over 50 books. Dave lives in Calgary, Alberta.