Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill

According to recent research covered by The Guardian, white storks in Europe have increasingly turned to landfill foraging. While these convenient junk food sources have helped the previously declining population recover and gain weight, scientists warn the birds may face long-term health risks from exposure to contaminants in the garbage.

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