After Mounting a Comeback, Eagles Face a New Threat
The bald eagle, whose resurgence is considered one of the great conservation success stories of the 21st century, is facing a serious threat: lead poisoning.
Scientists believe that the primary source of the lead is spent ammunition from hunters who shoot animals that eagles then scavenge, usually during the winter, according to the study, published Thursday in the journal Science. The effects of lead poisoning are devastating, said Vincent Slabe, lead author of the study and a research wildlife biologist for Conservation Science Global in Montana.
Slabe said he hoped the report’s findings would help to educate hunters and encourage more of them to switch to lead-free ammunition.
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