Discarded Cheetos Bag Disrupts Ecosystem in New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns
A visitor's abandoned Cheetos bag upset the delicate ecosystem inside Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico in 2023. The high humidity in the cave caused the snack to soften, which promoted fungal growth. The residue also drew in insects, mites, and spiders. Park rangers cleaned up the food debris and mold, and used the episode to draw attention to how littering can harm the environment.
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