Editorial photo #11862860 Social Issue

Mexico Migration Great Egret

The border wall and barbed wire installed by the United States impact both migrants and local and migratory wildlife. Birds like the great egret can become trapped, suffering injuries or even death, while other species face barriers to accessing water and food, putting their survival at risk. (Photo by David Peinado/NurPhoto)

Photo details

Photo ID: #11862860
Date taken: 12 December 2024
Location: —
Photographer: David Peinado/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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border wall barbed wire United States migrants wildlife migratory wildlife birds great egret trapped injuries death species barriers accessing water accessing food survival risk local wildlife migratory birds impact environment ecosystem conservation habitat migration animal safety ecological impact human-made structures wildlife protection nature disruption biodiversity wildlife corridors