Dear MEL Topic Readers,
The scavengers stalking the world's cities
Scavengers are birds or animals that feed on dead animals. They play an
important role in the ecosystem by consuming dead animal and plant material,
which helps prevent the spread of disease and recycle nutrients back into the
environment. In the wild, scavengers can include a variety of animals such as
vultures, hyenas, jackals, ravens, crows, and certain species of beetles and
flies. Each of these animals has unique adaptations that allow them to
efficiently locate and consume carrion, contributing to the balance and health
of their ecosystems. But as urbanization sprawls into natural areas, the
traditional habitat for wildlife is diminishing. Then scavengers and other wild
animals started searching for food out of their habitats into human settlements,
raiding garbage bins, wandering streets, and even invading homes. Imagine a baboon,
bear, or elephant trying to eat leftover food in a plastic bag in your backyard.
They could end up eating not only easy, high-energy food remains but also non-edible
things like plastic bags and even disposable forks and straws. Such unwelcome
interactions should be avoided for both parties.
Read the article and learn about how close wild animals live to human
settlements.
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