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A research study found that most of the debris in gulls’ stomachs is plastic – exposing the birds to high levels of chemical contaminants and potentially limiting their reproductive success. (Shutterstock)

All‑you‑can‑eat landfill buffet spells trouble for birds

Sahar Seif, Carleton University and Jennifer Provencher, Acadia University

Seagulls have no qualms about sifting through dumps for scraps. But this buffet comes at a cost, filling their stomachs with plastic, glass, metal and even building materials.

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