Putting trash where it doesn't belong is not only esthetically displeasing but also poses a great danger to wildlife. Even biodegradable items which you toss from you car window can have dire consequences to wildlife. For instance, birds and other small animals will attempt to eat the food, and if not hit by traffic then larger predators may attempt to eat the small animals and in the process get hit by traffic. Therefore, even biodegradable items should not be thrown from your car. Animals attempting to satisfy their hunger can be killed.
There have been many cases where helium balloons which have been released for celebrations, or accidentally, have gone into the ocean only to become lodged in the digestive systems of marine animals. Not all balloons pop so in the ocean they resemble jellyfish, a common food source for many marine animals. In addition, the strings which birds use to build their nests can pose a threat to baby birds as their wings and legs become entangled. The thought that trash could have cruel and debilitating consequences for wildlife should be enough to make a person think before they toss. The pictures below, although disturbing, are not the most gruesome. Instead, they are a prime example of what can happen when trash ends up were it doesn't belong.
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