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Investigating why peregrine falcon populations are threatened by pollution from industry thousands of kilometres away.Key facts
- The peregrine falcon lives remotely but is affected by man-made chemicals.
- Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) released from industrial plants enter the food chain.
- POPs cause bioaccumulation, the toxic chemical build up in living tissue.
- This results in organ failure, poor reproduction and other illnesses.
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Peregrine Falcon
This impressive aerial hunter is the peregrine falcon.
One of the fastest animals in the world, they can achieve speeds of over 200km/h when plunging from the sky after prey.
This iconic bird is found on every continent on Earth, except Antarctica, but is now under threat from …
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