How poop turns into forests | Ludmila Rattis
Podcast |
TED Talks Daily
Publisher |
TED
Media Type |
audio
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Business
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Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Feb 27, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:07:29

Did you know the world's largest tropical forest is partly formed by seeds emerging from poop? Ecologist Ludmila Rattis reveals the surprisingly fruitful benefits of letting nature take care of its own business, sharing how the digestive habits of tapirs — pig-like creatures that roam Amazonia — spread seeds that help regenerate the forest and promote climate resilience worldwide. (Even nature's waste is put to good use!)

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