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  From the human
perspective, poison ivy is one of their least favorite
plants found in the forest. However, from the animal
perspective, if fulfills a vital role. Over 60 animal
species are known to use poison ivy as food, and for 30
of them it makes up a significant part of their diet.
Most of these animals are songbirds that primarily
consume the seeds inside the berries during the winter
when other foods are scarce. Although, to humans, all
parts of the plant are poisonous. |
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