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The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

Lead is a neurotoxin that even in low doses impairs an eagle’s balance and stamina, reducing its ability to fly, hunt and reproduce.

The study estimated that lead exposure reduced the annual population growth of bald eagles by 4% and golden eagles by 1%.

Researchers report harmful levels of toxic lead were found in the bones of 46% of bald eagles sampled in 38 states.

Lead is a neurotoxin that even in low doses impairs an eagle’s balance and stamina, reducing its ability to fly, hunt and reproduce.

Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning