Question
Are animal bones biodegradable?

Answer

  1. The microorganisms that break down tissues will also cause bones to decompose in a suitable aerated peaty soil.
  2. In warm damp environments, bacteria and fungi attack the protein in the skeleton and it will break down in a matter of a decade or so.
  3. But in a dry climate, it could take thousands of years
  4. So bones do decay at a slower rate than other types of organic material and tissue.

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