| lead exposure in raptors from japan and source identification using pb stable isotope ratios. | lead (pb) poisoning is widespread among raptors and water birds. in japan, fragments of pb ammunition are still found in endangered eagles although more than 10 years have passed since legislation regarding use of pb ammunition was introduced. this study was performed to investigate pb exposure in raptors from various locations in japan. we measured hepatic and renal pb concentrations and hepatic pb isotope ratios of steller's sea eagles (haliaeetus pelagicus), white-tailed sea eagles (haliaeetu ... | 2017 | 28800537 |