Many species rely on cassowaries for seed dispersal and germination. For this reason they're known as a 'keystone' species. They've also been called a rainforest gardener, swallowing fruit whole and spreading the seeds great distances.
Many species rely on cassowaries for seed dispersal and germination. For this reason they're known as a 'keystone' species. They've also been called a rainforest gardener, swallowing fruit whole and spreading the seeds great distances.