Can Panda Poop Save You Gas Money?

Researchers believe elements of panda feces could be a good alternative source for biofuels because the bears have microbes in their digestive systems that release polymers and sugars from plant material.

Sep 14, 2011
Researchers believe elements of panda feces could be a good alternative source for biofuels because the bears have microbes in their digestive systems that release polymers and sugars from plant material.
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