Plastic Diet
July 23, 2024
Donkeys on Kenya's Lamu Island are dying from consuming plastic waste found in open dumps. With limited grazing options, these animals ingest plastics, causing fatal intestinal blockages. Researchers are investigating this phenomenon, concerned it's a widespread issue affecting many land animals and aiming to highlight the lesser-known impact of plastic pollution on terrestrial ecosystems. While marine plastic pollution is well-documented, the effects on land animals, including livestock, are understudied. The crisis underscores the need for better waste management and alternative solutions to plastic pollution, as its consequences extend beyond marine environments.
