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Fake Halloween spiderwebs pose real danger to wildlife
Original: Scary situation: Fake spiderwebs a real fright for wildlife
Wildlife officials are warning that decorative fake spiderwebs used for Halloween can trap and harm birds, insects and other small animals outdoors. The Forest Preserve District of Will County in Illinois cautions that stretched fibers can entangle wildlife and advises keeping decorations indoors, off vegetation, or using alternatives that will not snare animals moving through yards and trees.
Why now: Halloween season has prompted wildlife experts to warn about the risks decorative spiderwebs pose to birds and small animals.
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