Golden eagle in critical care after consuming lead-filled carcass
TUCSON – A golden eagle is currently in the care of Tucson Wildlife Center after it was found Thursday suffering from lead poisoning.
According to authorities, the eagle reportedly ate a dead animal that had been shot with lead bullets. Officials say despite lead ammunition being banned in California, the bullets are allowed to hunt with in Arizona.
Tucson Wildlife Center received a critically ill Golden Eagle, a victim of lead poisoning/TWC
Tucson Wildlife Center said the eagle was f
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