LEAD BURDEN IN MUTE SWANS FROM DENMARK

  • 1 January 1982
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 34  (3) , 83-91
Abstract
During the severe winter 1978-1979, large numbers of mute swans died; 2111 were collected for autopsy. The causes of death and Pb poisoning were recorded. Liver and sternum from all ringed swans (184) were analyzed for Pb; 1/3 were Pb contaminated. The load of Pb in the livers was not related to age. A positive correlation was found between age and Pb content in sternum.

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