By avoiding the use of gunpowder, you are helping to preserve biodiversity and ensure a more sustainable future for the planet.
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The Regional Autonomous Corporation of Antioquia (Corantioquia) has launched a campaign to raise awareness in the community about the serious effects that the use of gunpowder has on wildlife during the December festivities. Through songs, stories and clear messages, the entity wants to reach children, young people and adults, promoting a Christmas celebration that is more respectful of the environment and animals.
The explosions produced by gunpowder generate an idevastating impact on fauna, especially birds and mammals. Birds, with their keen vision and hearing, are particularly vulnerable to loud noises and flashes of light. “The sounds of gunpowder can wake up birds at night, disorient them and cause great stress,” explains Mateo García Mejía, a biologist from Corantioquia. “In the case of hummingbirds, a scare can be fatal, as they can suffer cardiac arrest.”
Bats, which orient themselves by echolocation, are also affected by the explosions. These detonations can disorient them and cause them to collide with objects or fall to the ground, exposing them to predators and inclement weather. Furthermore, by being forced to leave their shelters during the day, they are exposed to direct sunlight, which can cause blindness.
Other animals, such as opossums, ocelots, foxes and squirrels, also suffer the consequences of the use of gunpowder. The noise and flashes terrify them, forcing them to flee in terror. and increasing the risk of being run over or attacked by other animals.
“The burning of gunpowder not only causes physical damage to animals, but also destroys their habitat,” says Liliana María Taborda González, general director of Corantioquia. “Forests are home to many species, and gunpowder residue contaminates soil and water, affecting the entire food chain.”
Corantioquia calls on citizens to celebrate these holidays in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. “Instead of celebrating with explosions, we can tell stories, sing carols and enjoy the company of our loved ones,” suggests Taborda González. “Wildlife deserves to live in peace and harmony, and we can contribute to this by avoiding the use of gunpowder.”
With this campaign, They seek to raise awareness about the importance of protecting fauna and ecosystems. By avoiding the use of gunpowder, you are helping to preserve biodiversity and ensure a more sustainable future for the planet.
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