Golden eagle dies from lead poisoning Yellowstone’s first golden eagle marked with a transmitter

Apr. 15 2019 Yellowstone National Park By West Yellowstone Hotels / Lodging

A golden eagle was found dead on December 6, 2018, near Phantom Lake in the northern section of Yellowstone National Park. A recent lab necropsy indicated the cause of death was lead poisoning. Levels found in the golden eagle were extremely high and well over lethal toxicity.

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