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The Bald Eagle Bicentennial Blues.

Authors :
Zimmerman, David R.
Source :
Natural History. Jan76, Vol. 85 Issue 1, p8. 4p.
Publication Year :
1976

Abstract

Analyzes the demise of the bald eagle in the United States due to poisoning. High amounts of chemical contaminants in the bodies of bald eagles; Other kinds of human-induced trauma suffered by eagles; Protection of the bald eagle by law; Findings on eagles by the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Lethal levels of the insecticide dieldrin; Evidence of chemical death; Damage caused by organochlorines.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280712
Volume :
85
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Natural History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5200120