Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers
September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Among more than 30 species of birds and mammals known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters' ammunition and best bioindicator for ongoing monitoring of the hazard, new Cornell research finds.
Analyzing game camera images contributed by New York residents, the researchers developed the state's first comprehensive list of s . . .
Among more than 30 species of birds and mammals known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters' ammunition and best bioindicator for ongoing monitoring of the hazard, new Cornell research finds.
Analyzing game camera images contributed by New York residents, the researchers developed the state's first comprehensive list of s . . .