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Pumpkins pose risk to wildlife this Halloween

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 14:18 · Archive

Pumpkins and their candles pose risks to wildlife at Halloween.

Pumpkins pose a risk to wildlife at Halloween. Candles left inside pumpkins can also pose a danger if swallowed by animals.

The specific nature of the wider risk from pumpkins themselves is not detailed in available reports, though both the Express & Star and Birmingham World have highlighted the particular hazard posed by lit candles within decorative pumpkins.

Pumpkins pose risk to wildlife this Halloween
Image: Express & Star

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