The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 9, 2018
So what do these facts mean for our wildlife? Some animals are injured and killed by wildfires. Birds are able to fly away, but their nests and eggs can be destroyed. Fire can also cause wildlife to be burned, dehydrated and malnourished. A fire might kill weak birds or, depending on the time of year, claim nestlings.
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