California investigating sick and dying brown pelicans

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Hundreds of the pelicans have been admitted to wildlife rehabilitation facilities in Southern and Central California. The pelicans are an important part of the Pacific Coast ecosystem, feeding on northern anchovy, Pacific sardine and mackerel. The impact of the pesticide DDT, which caused eggshell thinning, led to the listing of California brown pelicans as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1970.

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Hundreds Of Sick And Dying Brown Pelicans Are Being Found In California

LOS ANGELES (AP/CBS13) — Wildlife authorities are trying to determine why large numbers of California brown pelicans are being found sick and dying.Hundreds of the pelicans, which are a protected species in the state, have been admitted to wildlife rehabilitation facilities in Southern and Central California since about May 13, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a statement.“The pelicans have been found emaciated and frequent…

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California investigating sick and dying brown pelicans

Wildlife authorities are trying to determine why large numbers of California brown pelicans are being found sick and dying

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California investigating sick and dying brown pelicans

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildlife authorities are trying to determine why large numbers of California brown pelicans are being found sick and dying. Hundreds of the pelicans, which are a protected species in the state, have been admitted to wildlife rehabilitation facilities in Southern and Central California since about May 13, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a statement .

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California investigating sick and dying brown pelicans - Local News 8

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildlife authorities are trying to determine why large numbers of California brown pelicans are being found sick and dying. The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says hundreds of the pelicans have been admitted to wildlife rehabilitation facilities in Southern and Central California since about May 13. The agency says the pelicans have been found emaciated and frequently with secondary injuries or broken wings. Many have d…

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California wildlife authorities investigating recent rash of sick and dying brown pelicans

Hundreds of the pelicans, which are a protected species in the state, have been admitted to wildlife rehabilitation facilities in Southern and Central California since about May 13

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