Songbirds Warn of Mercury Poisoning

There is more mercury in the environment than scientists once thought, and birds provide surprising clues about its impact.

By Jill Neimark
Feb 13, 2013 10:45 PMNov 12, 2019 5:40 AM
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The humble saltmarsh sparrow is yielding surprising clues about mercury's environmental impact. | Robert Royse

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