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Why African elephant poop is so important to this American guitar company

A new study shows how African elephant poop helps make American-made guitars -- and how poaching of elephants is contributing to a decrease in ebony trees.

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Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.