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Lead poisoning in bald eagles affects nearly 50% of population

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

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Lead poisoning in bald eagles affects nearly 50% of population

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

United statesKlamath countyLaura haleKrysten schulerTodd katznerJennifer cedarleafVince slabeAlaska raptor centerUs geological survey in boiseCornell university college of veterinary medicineUniversity of minnesota raptor centerSpecies listCornell universityVeterinary medicineConservation scienceCentral flyway

Nearly Half of US Bald Eagles Have Lead Poisoning

Lead is a neurotoxin that even in low doses impairs an eagle’s balance and stamina, reducing its ability to fly, hunt and reproduce.

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Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning

The study estimated that lead exposure reduced the annual population growth of bald eagles by 4% and golden eagles by 1%.

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Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer from lead poisoning

Researchers report harmful levels of toxic lead were found in the bones of 46% of bald eagles sampled in 38 states.

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