20 million birds and other animals die annually after ingesting lead left behind by hunters - Phys.Org

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20 million birds and other animals die annually after ingesting lead left behind by hunters Phys.Org Tufts Now: How are wild animals exposed to lead in the first place? Mark Pokras: It depends on the species, but ammunition and fishing weights are the primary source of lead poisoning. Scavengers such as bald eagles, California condors and foxes ingest ...