Halloween might be a couple of weeks away yet, but we've already spotted Halloween decorations – including the fake spiderwebs pictured above – up around Sydney's streets. And while the idea of these decorations is to scary, these fake spiderwebs can be legit scary for Australia’s wildlife. Although seemingly harmless, these synthetic webs can spin a chilling tale for small birds and insects, sometimes even ending in a deadly twist.

How come? Birds often use actual organic spider silk for building their nests, but can't tell the difference between genuine silk and this artificial webbing. This can turn into a real-life horror story if the birds get tangled up in the webs, leading to distress, injury and even death. The issue can be especially problematic for clueless chicks, as the

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