California condor poisoned by lead, not copper, when both are ingested: A case study

California condor poisoned by lead, not copper, when both are ingested: A case study

Abstract Lead poisoning from feeding on carcasses shot with lead‐based ammunition is a well‐known threat to wildlife. Thus, nonlead (e.g., copper‐based) ammunition is promoted as a safe alternative. We present a unique situation of a male California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) discovered with b...

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Main Authors: Myra E. Finkelstein, Zeka E. Glucs, Victoria J. Bakker, Alacia Welch, Brook Doblar, Alex Herman, Monica Fox, Daniel Ryan, Michael Clark, Katharine Rose Fielding, Chandra David, Deborah Sears
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-09-01
Series:Wildlife Society Bulletin
Subjects:
ammunition
California condor
case study
copper
Gymnogyps californianus
lead poisoning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1485

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https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1485

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