Animals can suffer severe health issues when they ingest trash, as it can block their digestive systems and lead to starvation.
For example, turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, which can cause internal injuries or even death. Birds, like pelicans, frequently feed plastic debris to their chicks, resulting in malnutrition and poisoning. Additionally, chemicals from ingested trash can leach into animals' bodies, causing long-term health problems and affecting entire ecosystems.
