a b Kean, Sam (2018). "Tummy Trouble". Distillations. Science History Institute. 4 (1): 5 . Retrieved June 26, 2018. These two interpretations could come down to how a fart (referred to in scientific circles as flatus), is defined. Does It Fart provides an admittedly broad definition:

Terrestrial mammals have a strong anal sphincter and they accumulate the fecal material to dispose of it in certain places, i.e. they are animals that have places that they sleep and they don’t want to “foul the nest”. Did you know that fart bubbles can be flammable? Certain gases present in farts, such as methane and hydrogen, are highly flammable. In certain circumstances, these gases can be ignited, causing a spark or flame upon the release of the fart bubble. While it is not recommended to intentionally ignite farts due to safety concerns, this phenomenon has been a subject of curiosity and amusement among many. C. Fart bubble animalsNon-medical definitions of the term include "the uncomfortable condition of having gas in the stomach and bowels", or "a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal". These definitions highlight that many people consider "bloating", abdominal distension or increased volume of intestinal gas, to be synonymous with the term flatulence (although this is technically inaccurate). Termites pass gas so much they actually contribute to global warming! Every colony is made up of millions of tooting termites who let rip half a microgram of methane gas each day. The little stinkers are responsible for 3% of global methane emissions! 8. Cows constantly let rip! Suarez, FL; Springfield, J; Levitt, MD (July 1998). "Identification of gases responsible for the odour of human flatus and evaluation of a device purported to reduce this odour". Gut. 43 (1): 100–04. doi: 10.1136/gut.43.1.100. PMC 1727181. PMID 9771412.

Some foods are more difficult for your body to digest than others. These foods often contain high amounts of fiber or certain kinds of sugars that are hard for the body to process. Some people may be more affected by certain foods than others. Some foods that commonly cause excessive gas include: King, TS; Elia, M; Hunter, JO (October 10, 1998). "Abnormal colonic fermentation in irritable bowel syndrome". The Lancet. 352 (9135): 1187–9. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(98)02146-1. PMID 9777836. S2CID 1750363. And since we’re an all-service provider, while you’re at it, enjoy our collection of period, poop, and boob jokes. Add this list to your comedic er… arsenal?

11. Herrings chat to each other by farting!

As we wrap up our exploration of fart bubbles, we hope you’ve gained a deeper understanding, had a few laughs along the way, and perhaps even discovered a newfound appreciation for the wonders of the human body. Fart bubbles may be a simple and everyday occurrence, but they remind us that even the most ordinary things can hold a fascinating and entertaining world within them. VI. Conclusion: Embracing the Quirkiness of Fart Bubbles As you can imagine, whale farts are incredibly large. Blue whales, Balasnoptera musculus, which are currently the largest animal on the planet, likely emit the largest volume (per fart) of any extant species. Whales, in accordance with their body size, have huge digestive systems, containing a number of stomach chambers which, in the case of the blue whale, combined can hold up to one ton of food. [...]