Other Animal (But Non-Buggy) Crackers

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True: Litter from released balloons can choke and kill wildlife (especially marine animals).

This is a particular problem with sea turtles, which dine largely on jellyfish and have difficulty distinguishing floating bits of sheetlike junk---such as plastic bags or balloon parts---from their dinner.

Cite: Smith, M. Venizelos, L. E. The impact of "small garbage" on the marine environment with emphasis on the Mediterranean marine turtle population. _Testudo_ 4 (4) 1997, 41-48.

References:

• TAFKAC page containing external cites.
• Caribbean Conservation Corporation document on threats to sea turtles.