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A third of Wellington’s kākā parrot chicks found to have lead in their blood

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Guardian (International Edition)

Publication Date
2022-07-21

Lead has been detected in nesting native kākā chicks in Wellington, but unusually, the birds look to have developed a tolerance to the toxin, a study has found.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/21/a-third-of-wellingtons-kaka-parrot-chicks-found-to-have-lead-in-their-blood