Condor Watch Talk

Poisoning

  • Elfbert by Elfbert

    I can't remember exactly how it's worded, but on the Bio sections for the condors, how do you know how often the bird is poisoned? I've had some say 'often', others 'rarely' - one died of it! (I understand how you know about that 😉 ) but how do you guys know about the Condors who are still alive?

    Thanks!

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  • vjbakker by vjbakker scientist

    Because of the history of lead poisoning in this population, routine health checks and blood lead tests are performed 1-2x per year. Targeted checks are also done if birds are acting sickly. Birds with high lead levels are treated by zoo staff, although many still die of lead toxicosis.

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