Researchers at Saint Mary's University in Halifax will soon understand more about how heavy metals in the environment are harming Nova Scotia's bald eagles. Wildlife conservationists have known for years that contaminants like lead shot can poison eagles that eat the remains of animals shot by hunters. "For Nova Scotia, we have no data," explained Linda Campbell, the study's lead researcher and the director of the school of environment at Saint Mary's. Dr. Linda Campbell, director of the school of environment at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. He said most people who use lead shot are willing to switch once they see studies done on eagles elsewhere, but some resist.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2018 12:00 UTC