Want some rich, exotic compost? Look to your local zoo

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By Kate YoderFeb 10, 2016, 8:17 pm94 pts
What happens in the zoo need not stay in the zoo. Actually, when it comes to manure matters, it’s essential to get poo out of the zoo. With big animals like elephants turning out exotic pies to the tune of 300 pounds a day, zookeepers are faced with limited options. They can either a) send pricy truckloads…

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