Building a Stethoscope for the Rainforest: Exploring the Sounds of a Healthy Ecosystem

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The importance of having baseline information about a healthy rainforest is discussed, comparing it to treating sick humans without knowing what a healthy human looks like. The use of sound as a tool to determine the health of a rainforest and potential interventions is explored.

Researchers planted microphones in a forest and walked away. Listening back could help heal rainforest ecosystems.

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