The plastic can block air passages. The trash can also make the animal feel full, lessening its desire to eat or drink.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

And most times,they are full so they don't need to keep eating more." Three other Asian countries make Pasternak's top ten: Singapore,Korea and China.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

The Israeli leader wants to avoid entering full-fledged peace negotiations with the Palestinians that would require Israel to make concessions on sensitive issues such as the status of Jerusalem and Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09