Florida Panther Tests Reveal High Mercury Levels

1989. Florida Panther Tests Reveal High Mercury Levels. The Seminole Tribune. Hollywood, FL. 15 Nov 1989. 63

This article explains the significance of high levels of mercury in a deceased panther in Everglades National Park. This specific panther fed primarily on raccoons, which are primarily fish eaters, leading biologists to speculate that this occurred through the aquatic food chain.

Type
Newspaper Article
Date of Issue
1989-11-15
Units
EVER , SFCN
Keywords
Fish, Food Chain, Liver damage, raccoon, Water Pollution

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