But typically the consumption of plastic just leads to chronic, unrelenting hunger. Some animals now live in a world of plastics—like these hyenas scavenging at a landfill in Harar, Ethiopia.

As plastic waste infiltrates every corner of the planet, scientists have discovered that some animals are evolving to survive ...

"It’s plastic. And plastic is a poison." Researchers make disturbing discovery after testing children's stuffed animals: ...

“We know that there are effects from plastics on animals at nearly all levels of biological organization,” Rochman says. “We know enough to act to reduce plastic pollution from entering the ...

Documenting the garbage along New Jersey beaches helps state lawmakers make policy decisions on plastic pollution, says this ...

Plastic fills our dumps, homes and oceans ... In addition to the pellets, crackers pollute our rivers and oceans with nasty chemicals that can be toxic to aquatic animals and accumulate in the food ...

As rodents would be likely to chew on plastic cups, the team envisioned an indestructible metal shielding device that would cover the cup, protecting it while allowing the animal full access to ...

Plastic accumulating in our oceans and on our beaches has become a global crisis. Billions of pounds of plastic can be found in swirling convergences that make up about 40 percent of the world's ocean ...

The necropsy by the CMAST College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff and NC Aquariums staff for CMAST and Duke Marine Lab students revealed the probable cause of death: a large plastic bag ...

The following animals were found at the residence: 48 live dogs One deceased dog in a plastic bag Seven cats After an investigation, Janelle Kay Mills was identified as the suspect in this case ...