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Pesticides found in 80% seed samples eaten by endangered Australian cockatoos

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The peril faced by Carnaby's black cockatoos is escalating, as pesticide contamination in their food reaches alarming rates. Testing of seed samples revealed that toxic chemicals present are hundreds of times higher than what is legally permissible. This exposure might shed light on the troubling paralysis syndrome afflicting these endangered birds.

Furthermore, researchers identified neurotoxic substances banned in various regions of Europe.

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