Flamingos in Cyprus Dying from Lead Poisoning, State Accused of Inaction

Flamingos in Cyprus are succumbing to lead poisoning, with 169 deaths recorded over the past 25 years. Critics accuse the state of turning a blind eye to the ongoing environmental issue.

7 Apr, 11:59 — 7 Apr, 11:59

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Flamingos dying of lead poisoning as ‘state turns blind eye’

Flamingos arrive in Cyprus in November and leave by the end of February, with their pink colour and height reaching 1.45m making them a popular sight at Cyprus’ wetlands, however in the past 25 years 169 of these majestic birds have suffered lead poisoning as the state has failed to protect them, BirdLife Cyprus said […]

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