Old and smelly: Farts from the past

Fossils tell us a lot about the past, but are there fossilised farts? (Spoiler, YES!)

Look back at great farts of history, and the story of methane.

Do birds not fart?

And which creature is responsible for the stinkiest?

Listen to part one (Does it Fart?!) here.

Featuring:

• Dani Rabaiotti, Author of Does it Fart? and Zoological Society of London.
• Dr Nick Gales, Former Head of Australian Antarctic Division.
• Prof Dave Watson, Charles Sturt University.
• Prof Jeffrey Stillwell, Adjunct Monash Uni
• Dr Adam Munn, Biologist.

Production:

• Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
• Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
• Jo Khan, Producer.

This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in 2022 and was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

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