It may appear innocuous, but that banana peel along the path could remain for as long as two years before decomposing and in the interim, it’s silently disturbing the very ecosystems nature ...

An Asian elephant at the Berlin Zoo, Pang Pha, taught herself to peel bananas with her trunk by watching her keepers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Keeping banana peels out of nature helps protect wildlife, people, and the balance of ecosystems. Banana peels don’t break down quickly on roadsides or trails, often lasting months or even years in ...