The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 9, 2018
So what do these facts mean for our wildlife? Fire can also cause wildlife to be burned, dehydrated and malnourished. In the months after a fire, wildlife populations can suffer substantial losses due to habitat alteration and destruction. Some animals are injured and killed by wildfires. No surprise here: They fly away.
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