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Concerns Rise Over Known and Potential Impacts of Lead on Wildlife
URL: http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/lead_poisoning/index.jsp

Description:
This article discusses the potential health impacts on "upland game birds, scavengers (such as vultures, hawks and eagles) and other waterbirds that are exposed to lead through the ingestion of spent lead shot, bullet fragments and fishing sinkers." Accompanied by many related links about lead poisoning and wildlife. From the National Wildlife Health Center, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

LII Topics: Hunting, Lead, Outdoor Recreation, Pollutants & Toxic Substances

Publisher:
National Wildlife Health Center, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Extra Keywords
waterfowl hunting

LII Database Information:
Record 26978 created by Jennifer English on 09/29/2008
Last modification on 09/29/2008
Published: 11/20/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26978

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