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StClone

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2. Avain populations are disappearing fast.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Feb 22, 2023, 12:41 PM

Feb 2023

Insects are going out fast, and bird species are heavily dependent on insects as a food source. Along with that, suitable bird habitat is shrinking. Though there is no strong indication of a DDT-level effect on bird species yet, PFASs could be just one more nail in the coffin of a rapidly disappearing variety and numbers of birds.

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'Forever chemicals' found in bald eagles, songbirds in Wisconsin [View all] riversedge Feb 2023 OP

Remember ddt? dembotoz Feb 2023 #1

Avain populations are disappearing fast. StClone Feb 2023 #2