birds of north america
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Hunters are Poisoning Bald Eagles With Lead
An alarming number of North American bald and golden eagles are suffering from lead poisoning as the result of scavenging on animals shot with lead bullets. The research is a call to action for conservationists — and also hunters — to mitigate this disturbing trend.
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Eagles Are Filled With Rat Poison
Eagles are majestic, beautiful, and full of toxins that we’ve pumped into the environment. A new study finds that 82% of dead eagles examined between 2014 and 2018 had detectable levels of rat poison in their systems.