How poop turns into forests

The fruitful benefits of tapir poop [TED Talks Daily]( [TED Talk]( Ludmila Rattis - 7 min [How poop turns into forests]( 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!) ([Read transcript]() [Watch now]( [Watch now](   Trending [TED Talk]( Gorick Ng - 5 min [How to succeed in your new job]( [TED Talk]( David M. Howard - 9 min [Can we recreate the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy?]( [TED-Ed]( Janelle Peters - 4 min [How Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles](   [We help educators develop student voices!]( [Free TED-Ed initiative for educators]( What makes TED-Ed Student Talks a vital part of TED's mission? This initiative creates impact and connection with students — and their big ideas — around the world. Through accessible resources provided to educators, TED-Ed Student Talks offers a platform for youth to amplify their voices and learn the skills to present confidently. Find out how you can get involved today. [Learn more ➝](   Follow TED [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [TikTok]( Get the TED app [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( Copyright © 2024 TED, All rights reserved. You received this email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: [ted.com/newsletter]( Our mailing address is 330 Hudson St Fl 12, NY, NY 10013. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update preferences]( | [View in browser](