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Title: California Condor found dead at Zion National Park; was likely lead poisoning
Post by: Donna on 23-Jan-13, 07:41:39 AM
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/jan/21/zion-condor-found-dead-was-likely-lead-poisoning/ (http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/jan/21/zion-condor-found-dead-was-likely-lead-poisoning/)

SALT LAKE CITY — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A California condor found dead at Zion National Park is believed to have died from lead poisoning after foraging on a bullet-ridden game carcass, in another setback for the recovery project on the Utah-Arizona border, officials said Monday.

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Title: Re: California Condor found dead at Zion National Park; was likely lead poisoning
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 23-Jan-13, 07:43:12 AM
Oh dear.  :(


Title: Re: California Condor found dead at Zion National Park; was likely lead poisoning
Post by: Bird Crazy on 23-Jan-13, 05:20:24 PM
 :crying:


Title: Re: California Condor found dead at Zion National Park; was likely lead poisoning
Post by: MAK on 23-Jan-13, 06:27:10 PM
If it ain't one thing it's the other!  :aaarggh:


Title: Re: California Condor found dead at Zion National Park; was likely lead poisoning
Post by: Donna on 24-Jan-13, 08:14:37 AM
Condor's Death Renews Call For Lead-Free Bullets

http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_3547.shtml (http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_3547.shtml) 


Title: Re: California Condor found dead at Zion National Park; was likely lead poisoning
Post by: MAK on 24-Jan-13, 08:03:57 PM
I don't understand why all bullets aren't lead free in this day and age!  :rolleyes:


Title: Re: California Condor found dead at Zion National Park; was likely lead poisoning
Post by: Bird Crazy on 27-Jan-13, 04:42:49 PM
I don't understand why all bullets aren't lead free in this day and age!  :rolleyes:
money, lead free is more expensive