Chemical Digestion and Nutrients - Moose

Creature Teacher: The Moose
Science Category: Biology

Students explore how specialized digestive systems break down tough plant material by modeling a moose’s stomach. Inspired by ruminant digestion, this investigation introduces fermentation, chemical digestion, and how animals access nutrients locked inside fibrous plants.

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