The Buck That Buries Its Poo

The Buck That Buries Its Poo consists of 234 pages and lots of black and white photos and illustrations. There are six parts with headings as follow: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and amphibians, Fish, Arthropods and Plants. Extra chapters include “What’s the difference between …”, “Collective nouns for animals”, and “South Africa’s protected areas”.

The publisher’s letter reads: “This handy guide is based on Coetzee’s own research and that of others, and his experience gleaned over decades living close to nature and wildlife. It seeks to unravel the mysteries of nature in Africa – from mammals and birds to arthropods and plants – with fascinating information and fun trivia.” The content is “in line with the systematics of classification that have underpinned biological discovery for more than 300 years”.