| Abstract: | A 12-year-old female bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was found in May 1993 on Santa Catalina Island, California (USA), in a debilitated condition, exhibiting ataxia and tremors; it died within hours. On necropsy, the bird was emaciated but had no evidence of disease or physical injury. Chemical analyses were negative for organophosphorus pesticides and lead poisoning. High concentrations of DDE (wet weight basis) were found in the brain (212 ppm), liver (838 ppm), and serum (53 ppm). Mobilization of DDE, from depleted fat deposits, probably resulted in the lethal concentration in the eagle‘s brain. |
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| Citation Author: | Garcelon, D. K.; Thomas, N. J. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Wildlife Diseases |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 299-303 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | DDE poisoning in an adult bald eagle; 1997; Article; Journal; Journal of Wildlife Diseases; Garcelon, D. K.; Thomas, N. J. |
| Citation Start Page: | 299 |
| Citation Volume: | 33 |
| Citation Year: | 1997 |
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| Text: | DDE poisoning in an adult bald eagle; 1997; Article; Journal; Journal of Wildlife Diseases; Garcelon, D. K.; Thomas, N. J. |
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| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://www.jwildlifedis.org/cgi/content/abstract/33/2/299 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 1997 00:00 -0600 |
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