There's a reason we don't eat orange and banana peels, so wild animals will likely just pass them up for more tasty — and appropriate — foods. Consider, too, that many of these natural foods people leave behind aren't natural to the area they are leaving them. 21 окт. 2020 г.
What animals eat banana peels?
Banana peels are sometimes used as feedstock for cattle, goats, pigs, monkeys, poultry, rabbits, fish, zebras and several other species, typically on small farms in regions where bananas are grown. There are some concerns over the impact of tannins contained in the peels on animals that consume them.
Will squirrels eat banana peels?
Do Squirrels Eat Banana Peels? Squirrels love bananas but banana peels aren't a part of their natural diet. Peels are edible and full of nutrients; eating peels will be beneficial to squirrels. But banana peels contain more cellulose, a substance both humans and animals cannot digest.
Will animals eat banana skins?
Not all animals will eat banana peels, as they could cause digestive issues in the long run. Thanks to the cellulose and the tannins in the peels, some animals will find it hard to digest them.
Is it OK to throw a banana peel outside?
Yes, they'll decompose, but not as fast as you think. There's no trash can in sight, so you throw the peel of the banana you've just eaten on the ground to get rid of it. It's fine, you think to yourself, it'll decompose anyway.
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