The rehabilitation and veterinary staff have continued to exercise and observe Bald Eagle #17-1993 during the past few weeks. Unfortunately, the eagle is unable to maintain height and stamina while flying. Dr. Ernesto completed a full cardiac evaluation and found that the eagle has two severe arrhythmias and a heart murmur. It’s highly probable that the heart issue is due to lead toxicity – Dr. Ernesto has research experience with the permanent cardiac damage that lead can cause.
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