FOR KIDS: An energy lesson from panda poop

Scientists say microbes in panda feces may help convert grasses into fuel

Manufacturing.net
Sep 14, 2011

FOR KIDS: An energy lesson from panda poop

Giant pandas to the rescue? Scientists say we might learn how to get energy from bamboo by studying panda poop.Mehgan Murphy/Smithsonians National Zoo

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