Coastal Fog Linked to High Levels of Mercury Found in Mountain Lions, Study Finds (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Cruz

Coastal Fog Linked to High Levels of Mercury Found in Mountain Lions, Study Finds

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At least one lion studied had mercury levels known to be toxic to species like mink and otters, and two others had "sublethal" levels that reduce fertility and reproductive success.

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Sebastian Kennerknecht

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