How Poop Shapes the World

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Waste not, want not… right? Poop, in all of its various forms throughout nature, shapes the world in ways you might not imagine. One creature’s waste is another’s fuel, and all over nature these leftovers help new life spring up. Here’s how whales, birds, worms, bats, and more help the world breathe clean, thanks to their poop.

Thanks to the following for their expert info:
Dr. Richard Kirby (@PlanktonPundit)
David Moscato (@DMos150)
Dr. Cullen Geiselman
Dr. Winifred Frick (@frickwinifred)

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How whale poop helps feed the ocean: https://theconversation.com/bo....ttoms-up-how-whale-p

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