Plastic found in wildlife poop ‘doesn’t surprise’ wildlife biologist
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Plastic found in wildlife poop ‘doesn’t surprise’ wildlife biologist
Description
December 12, 2020
A family hiking through a popular Halifax urban-wilderness park came across some wildlife scat containing traces of plastic. Retired wildlife biolgoist, Bob Bancroft, says widespread littering can often end up in animals’ digestive tracts. Alexa MacLean has more.
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Plastic found in wildlife poop ‘doesn’t surprise’ wildlife biologist02:14 | December 12, 2020
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Nova Scotia architect honoured for advocacy in LGBTQIA+ community01:47 | November 28, 2024
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Only 45 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in Nova Scotia election02:07 | November 28, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Nov. 2710:14 | November 27, 2024
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Students occupy Dalhousie University building02:01 | November 27, 2024
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A look at challenges facing incoming Houston government in Nova Scotia02:05 | November 27, 2024
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NDP form Official Opposition in Nova Scotia for first time since 90s02:07 | November 27, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Nov. 2612:50 | November 26, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Nov. 2013:18 | November 20, 2024
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Halifax Curling Club neighbour says noise from facility is unbearable01:45 | November 20, 2024
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N.S. mobile home park residents want compensation for water bills02:05 | November 20, 2024
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Tammy Jakeman speaks publicly after former NDP candidate’s social media posts surface01:45 | November 20, 2024
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Hearing resumes into allegations against N.S. gynecologist01:51 | November 20, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Nov. 1811:09 | November 18, 2024
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Plastic found in wildlife poop ‘doesn’t surprise’ wildlife biologist02:14 | December 12, 2020
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Nova Scotia architect honoured for advocacy in LGBTQIA+ community01:47 | November 28, 2024
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Only 45 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots in Nova Scotia election02:07 | November 28, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Nov. 2710:14 | November 27, 2024
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Students occupy Dalhousie University building02:01 | November 27, 2024
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Plastic found in wildlife poop ‘doesn’t surprise’ wildlife biologist
Description
December 12, 2020
A family hiking through a popular Halifax urban-wilderness park came across some wildlife scat containing traces of plastic. Retired wildlife biolgoist, Bob Bancroft, says widespread littering can often end up in animals’ digestive tracts. Alexa MacLean has more.
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