Bald eagle rebound stunted by poisoning from lead ammunition

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Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Bald eagle rebound stunted by poisoning from lead ammunition

Despite increasing numbers of bald eagles, poisoning from eating dead carcasses or parts contaminated by lead shot has reduced population growth by 4% to 6% annually in the Northeast, according to a new study, published in the Journal of Wildlife Management.