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Litter & Wildlife
Countless birds, especially ducks and geese, are injured or killed
in Colorado every year because of thoughtless people who litter.
Discarded plastic six-pack holders, fishing hooks and fishing
line are all potentially lethal to wildlife.
Plastic six-pack holders can get wrapped around the necks of
birds. Because these birds can still swim and fly (making them
almost impossible to catch), they often die of starvation.
Fishing equipment, too, is a fatal form of litter. Hooks often
cause serious injuries to the eyes and beaks of birds. Fishing
line can get tangled around the birds' limbs and cut off circulation.
To ensure that you aren't responsible for these types of injuries,
please pack your trash and dispose of it properly.
Click on these tips for more information:
- Information provided by the Colorado Division
of Wildlife, with additional information from Urban Wildlife Rescue,
Inc.
Animal
Control Home | Colorado
Div. of Wildlife
Urban
Wildlife Rescue | Table
Mountain Animal Shelter
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