St. Louis on the Air

Lead is a threat to human health. It’s also killing bald eagles


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Lead is a concern not just for people, but for animals. At the World Bird Sanctuary, two Bald Eagles were recently treated after being found with high lead levels. Both eventually died. The sanctuary is now trying to raise more awareness about the danger of lead. Winter is one of the highest risk times for birds to either be shot by hunters or ingest food that's been contaminated with lead, according to World Bird Sanctuary Rehabilitation Director Kira Klebee. Klebee discusses the recent cases of lead-poisoned bald eagles, how hunting and scavenging behaviors are involved in this problem, and what people can do if they see a bird in distress. Klebee also shares her experience at the sanctuary preparing for and treating birds with avian flu.
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