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Lead Acutely Threatens California Condor Population, Study Says
Animals  (tags: animals, animalwelfare, protection, investigation, environment, endangered, AnimalWelfare )

Cal
- 358 days ago - latimes.com
Researchers provide evidence that the main source of the toxic metal is bullets from hunters that are left behind in animal carcasses, which the huge birds eat.
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John Gregoire (235)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 4:55 am
We've known thia for years yet it continues to be ignored and the hunting lobby continues to demand lead shot! I've seen stomach contents of these birds and it's amazing what junk they pick up and eat! Just about any item of litter is included but it is the elad that inhibits reproducton and wastes the bird.
 

Jennifer C. (155)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 6:15 am
Thanks.
 

Nicole W. (315)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 10:25 am
sadly noted but not surprised
 

John S. (235)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 1:20 pm
Thanks, noted.
 

tasunka m. (324)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 2:31 pm
noted.Shameful. Hunting for pleasure should be illegal. Don't care what freedoms are compromised.
They should be hunting with cameras if at all.
Thanks Cal
 

Nimue Pendragon (60)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 8:26 pm
Noted.
 

Mm M. (425)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 8:58 pm
Sadly, this has been going on for years, and while Condors have tried to make a comeback into LIFE, they are getting "SHOT DOWN" sadly no pun!
 

Susanne R. (206)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 9:06 pm
If it takes a broader ban on lead-based ammunition to protect the condor from extinction, then that's what they have to do! So why aren't they doing it?
 

Robin snackers (21)
Tuesday June 26, 2012, 11:47 pm
Sad very sad
 

Xil L. (40)
Wednesday June 27, 2012, 12:23 am
summun of hipocrecy
http://dailycaller.com/2012/06/25/nssf-intervenes-to-protect-traditional-ammunition
 

Danuta Watola (970)
Wednesday June 27, 2012, 1:50 am
Noted
 

Donna Hamilton (86)
Wednesday June 27, 2012, 12:10 pm
Noted. Thanks.
 

pam w. (185)
Wednesday June 27, 2012, 2:21 pm
And yet (no surprise here) the NRA flat-out REFUSES to support legislation which would make lead-jacketed ammunition illegal when hunting in areas frequented by condors.

Is ANYONE shocked?
 

Dianne D. (421)
Wednesday June 27, 2012, 2:41 pm
What is the purpose of lead in ammo anyway. We need to save the Condors. They play an important role in the eco system. Humans with lead in ammo does not.
 

Kye J. (41)
Wednesday June 27, 2012, 3:07 pm
This is dreadful.Humans are the most revolting species on the planet
 

Nelson Baker (0)
Wednesday June 27, 2012, 4:08 pm
A petition to the House and Senate of the US is needed to ask them for a Federal law to outlaw lead in ammunition.
 

Ruth S. (295)
Thursday June 28, 2012, 6:16 am
It looks like Humans will not stop until they destroy the whole planet!!
 

Lynne B. (0)
Thursday June 28, 2012, 11:02 am
Disturbing.
 
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