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LEAD BULLETS AND HUNTERS' MEAT

Condors are harmed by eating meat contaminated with lead from hunters' bullets (Photo courtesy of the US Fish and Wildlife Service)

Hunters have been using lead bullets for decades to kill game with little, if any, side effects. But new research finds that hunters may need to use more caution when choosing their bullets. Reporter Sadie Babits has this story on a hidden danger that's just coming to light:

The CDC's information on lead poisoning

A story on the Condors from The Environment Report

Producer: Sadie Babits
Release Date: January 12, 2009
Running Time: 3:37

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