A completely unprecedented situation is taking place in Slovakia. hundreds of swans seem to have fallen victim to the psychotropic effects of ferrets. These animals have become so fond of the stimulant effect of the plant in question that experts liken it to a drug addiction. The swans have been there for over four months and cannot leave the fields.
Swans often visit areas in Slovakia every year in search of rapeseed plants that they feed on. However, for reasons that are not yet clear, a lot of people have chosen poppy fields this year and this has caused them a lot of problems.
The birds occupied more than five hectares of land where this species thrives. and they began to eat the plants for a long time. By feeding on them, the birds seemed to have become addicted to its narcotic effectscauses numbness, relaxation and suppression of pain.
As if it were high after eating these plants for weeks, swans have lost the ability to fly and despite the amazement of the local farmers who saw how their property was destroyed by these birds, they remained indifferent in the field in question, not wanting to leave.
Plants also cause digestive problems, which caused the death of some of these specimens.
Balints Pam, a farmer in the area, saw his fields infested with about 200 swans arriving in February. “We believe the animals came here not because of the poppies, but because of the huge puddles that form after the rains. They were hungry and thirsty and found these fields a comfortable place to stay.” explains.
“Every part of the poppy plant is poisonous except the seeds.. The swans ignore it and harm themselves,” adds the farmer.
The poppy flower secretes latex, which is used in the final preparation of drugs such as heroin and opium. Authorities warned that its uncontrolled consumption is very dangerous.
Transferred to a detox center
Faced with this situation, a group of experts moved to the area to find out what was going on. Since they cannot move from where they are, The personnel, whose flights were blocked, had to remove the birds by various means.
According to various media reports, in order to restore the condition of these plants before consumption, swans transported to a rehabilitation center for detox. The idea is that they can regain their full mobility and ability to fly there and reintegrate into their natural habits.
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