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lorax · 06-15-2009, 08:25 AM

I know that studies have been done on the intestinal flora of Tapir vis a vis the germination of certain types of Heliconia that are part of their diet - doesn't work so hot without the Tapir's unique balance of bacteria, as well as the HCl and bile alkalinity balance.

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lorax Banned lorax's Photo Gallery Location: Ecuador, South America Find me on the map! Zone: USDA 13 / Köppen-Geiger BSh Name: Lorax Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,532 BananaBucks : 326,046 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 742 Times Was Thanked 3,040 Times in 1,188 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 464 Times	Re: Easier germination after eating by elephants, parrots, toucans and monkeys?? I know that studies have been done on the intestinal flora of Tapir vis a vis the germination of certain types of Heliconia that are part of their diet - doesn't work so hot without the Tapir's unique balance of bacteria, as well as the HCl and bile alkalinity balance.