An image of a bird tangled in a face mask has been shared by scientists, who warn that measures to slow the spread of Covid-19 are 'killing animals around the world'. The team found foxes and birds tangled in face masks, a mask in the stomach of a penguin and even birds nests made from the plastic pollution. This includes face masks, which have been compulsory in indoor public places in most countries. Rambonnet and Hiemstra say that they hope that this overview will increase people's awareness of the danger of face masks and gloves for wildlife. Where possible, they have also urged people to use reusable face masks rather than single use masks, and at the very least discard single use masks properly.

Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2021 10:33 UTC