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Mysterious Bald Eagle Killer Finally Identified – Gizmodo Australia
In a new study out Thursday, scientists say they’ve solved the mystery of a neurological disease that’s been killing bald eagles and other birds in the U.S. for…
In a new study out Thursday, scientists say theyve solved the mystery of a neurological disease thats been killing bald eagles and other birds in the U.S. for over 25 years. The disease appears to be caused by a toxin produced by a species of blue-green algae that grows on an invasive plant a toxin that may be churned out in the presence of certain pollution.
In 1994, there was a mass die-off of bald eagles in Arkansas. Before death came, the predatory birds would lose their navigation skills, crashing…
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