MadSci Network: Zoology
Query:

Re: Do seagulls or birds in general fart?

Date: Thu Feb 22 07:48:46 2001
Posted By: Marie Andes-Barberio, Faculty, Biology/Animal Behavior, Self
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 982702401.Zo
Message:

To answer your question...YES, birds do pass gas. In the intestinal tract
there is bacteria that has the job of breaking down food nutrients. This
bacteria is actually what causes the gas in all animals including us humans! 



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