Which animals are affected by plastic pollution

Plastic pollution has become one of the most severe environmental threats. Every single day, innocent animals struggle to survive in increasingly polluted habitats, facing unimaginable suffering due to our plastic waste. Here are some of the most affected species:  
 
 1. Marine Animals  
Sea Turtles: Mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, leading to blockages and starvation. Over 50% of sea turtles have ingested plastic.  
Whales & Dolphins: Swallow plastic debris, causing internal injuries. In 2019, a dead sperm whale in Indonesia had 13 pounds of plastic in its stomach.  
Seabirds (e.g., Albatrosses): Feed plastic to chicks, resulting in starvation. Studies show 90% of seabirds have eaten plastic.  
Fish & Coral: Microplastics enter fish digestive systems, moving up the food chain. Coral reefs also suffer from plasticinduced diseases.  
 
 2. Land Animals  
Elephants & Cows: In Asia and Africa, they consume plastic waste from dumps, leading to fatal digestive issues.  
Birds (e.g., Eagles, Pigeons): Get entangled in plastic or mistake it for food, causing poisoning.  
 
 3. Polar Wildlife  
Seals & Penguins: Arctic and Antarctic species ingest or get trapped in drifting plastic waste.  
Polar Bears: Microplastics have been found in their bodies due to polluted oceans.  
 
 4. Freshwater Species  
River Dolphins & Otters: Face entanglement and ingestion risks in plasticclogged rivers.  
Frogs & Turtles: Microplastics contaminate freshwater ecosystems, affecting amphibians and reptiles.