Plastic waste primarily affects wildlife habitats through ingestion and entanglement. Animals often mistake plastic for food, leading to internal injuries, malnutrition, and even death. Additionally, plastics can introduce toxic chemicals into ecosystems, disrupting hormonal systems and affecting reproduction. Pollution from plastic can also degrade habitat quality, making environments less suitable for native species. The accumulation of plastic in shores and waters can alter the natural ecology, reducing biodiversity and disrupting food chains, ultimately threatening entire ecosystems. Without intervention, the persistence of plastic waste will continue to have devastating effects on wildlife and their habitats.