Mercury exposure catches up to world's fastest bird; study says it can adversely affect breeding. What else is it harming?

(Natural News) The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may be the fastest bird on the planet, but it isn’t fast enough to outrun the toxic heavy metal named after the Roman god of communication and travel. The feathers of peregrines across the United States have displayed signs of mercury contamination. In Nevada, a researcher with the...

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