Wild animals or pets, the sound of fire explosions can frighten them and cause them to flee.
The long-awaited sound of the explosion
An absolutely essential ingredient for successful end-of-year celebrations, fireworks delight young and old alike, with their noses in the air and riveted to the colorful explosions that fill the sky. In addition to the colors and glitter that stand out against the black of the night, fireworks are above all a very particular atmosphere: the smell of burning at the end of the shots, and above all, a sound recognizable among 1,000 people. is triggered during the explosion.
According to an article from Audio Infos 365, the noise of fireworks is between 130 and 175 dB. Therefore, it is possible to suffer from tinnitus following the final bouquet, or even hearing loss. Fireworks, yes. But for the good health of your eardrums, use it sparingly.
Runaways of cats, dogs, horses…
And it's not just humans who can miss this noise. Indeed, according to the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA), the sound of fireworks can also frighten animals. Pet owners are therefore advised to close doors and windows to prevent disturbance.
“Loud bangs and bright lights can often frighten animals and we often see an increase in the number of animals escaping during these times”, explains to the BBC the director of the association, Steve Byrne. The escape of frightened cats or dogs is what worries the director the most. A horse that escapes from its enclosure can also cause significant injury to itself and others.
What can be done so that animals do not pay for fireworks?
Therefore, Steve Byrne provides several tips for owners such as not walking your dog late at night on New Year's Eve, or following the fireworks code and putting a microchip collar on your pet, in order to prevent a potential escape.
In addition to pets, wild animals can also be victims of fireworks. Therefore, it is advisable not to light fires next to trees where birds could nest. The ignition area should be meticulously inspected for evidence of hedgehogs.
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