Spanish study finds raptors accumulating lead and cadmium

[L&L Knight <>]

Another item for those interested in environmental science

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080717223732.htm

Raptors Survival Can Be Threatened By Ingesting Lead And Cadmium
ScienceDaily (July 17, 2008) — Birds of prey accumulate environmental  
pollutants distributed in the surroundings and, in some cases, these
can cause death. A comparative study of raptors in Galicia and
Extremadura undertaken by Spanish researchers has confirmed their
exposure to two potentially toxic agents, lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd).  
The data obtained can be used to detect the toxicological effects in
terrestrial ecosystems.

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