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Wild bird eggs reveal pollutants' environmental footprints
- June 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Monitoring the eggs of wild birds like the bearded vulture and the imperial eagle over a decade reveals the accumulation and persistence of environmental pollutants in ecosystems. At first glance, a wild bird's egg represents the continuity of the species. However, it can also serve as a chemical reservoir, offering a broad snapshot of the environmental health of the bird's habitat.
Originally published at Phys.org