CONSERVATION EFFORTS SUCCESSFUL FOR THREATENED LOON

CONSERVATION EFFORTS SUCCESSFUL FOR THREATENED LOON

‍ Common Loon populations in Maine had been dwindling due to mercury in water from coal industry and lead/lifecycle disruption from fishing industry.

️ In recent years, however, targeted conservation laws and related actions have led to increases in populations.

https://outdoors.com/officials-are-cautiously-optimisticat-the-comeback-of-an-animal-they-thought-was-extinct/

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