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Lead Poisoning Claims Bald Eagle: Urgent Call for Copper Ammo

1/7/2025

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A majestic bald eagle in Utah tragically succumbed to lead poisoning, having ingested toxic fragments from hunters' gut piles. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center passionately calls on hunters to embrace copper ammunition, a safer alternative for our wildlife. This heartbreaking incident underscores the ongoing threat lead poisoning poses to scavengers, including endangered species like the California condor.

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Story summary

A majestic bald eagle in Utah tragically succumbed to lead poisoning, having ingested toxic fragments from hunters' gut piles. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center passionately calls on hunters to embrace copper ammunition, a safer alternative for our wildlife. This heartbreaking incident underscores the ongoing threat lead poisoning poses to scavengers, including endangered species like the California condor.