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.
Can I throw a banana peel in the woods?
Yes, apple cores and banana peels are "biodegradable." But tossing them into the woods isn't just gross, it's bad for wildlife too.
Are rats attracted to banana peels?
Since the peels decompose so easily, those of us who are a little lazy can just throw the peels on the dirt. However, whole peels could attract rodents, where chopped or blended peels do not.
Do skunks like banana peels?
Banana peels are biodegradable and break down quickly, so one of the best banana peel uses is to add them to the compost pile. Just make sure you add them chopped or soaked, or as a semi-solid slurry; do not add them whole as this will attract raccoons and skunks.
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