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« on: 23-Jan-13, 07:41:39 AM »
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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« Reply #1 on: 23-Jan-13, 07:43:12 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: 23-Jan-13, 05:20:24 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: 23-Jan-13, 06:27:10 PM »
If it ain't one thing it's the other!  aaarggh
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« Reply #4 on: 24-Jan-13, 08:14:37 AM »
Condor's Death Renews Call For Lead-Free Bullets

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« Reply #5 on: 24-Jan-13, 08:03:57 PM »
I don't understand why all bullets aren't lead free in this day and age!  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #6 on: 27-Jan-13, 04:42:49 PM »
Quote from: 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!  Roll Eyes
money, lead free is more expensive
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