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Why African elephant poop is so important to this American guitar company

Summary

A study reveals that elephant poop plays a role in helping American companies make guitars. The research highlights that poaching elephants negatively affects the number of ebony trees, which are important for guitar manufacturing.

Key Facts

  • A new study explores the connection between elephant poop and guitar production.
  • Elephants consume ebony seeds, which they later excrete, helping these trees spread and grow.
  • Ebony wood is valuable and used to make guitars.
  • The study points out that poaching elephants reduces the numbers of these animals.
  • Fewer elephants lead to fewer ebony trees growing, affecting guitar wood supply.
  • American guitar companies rely on ebony wood for producing guitars.
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