Landfill foraging poses health risks for white storks

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White storks foraging at landfills face increased stress and DNA damage, despite reliable food access. Research indicates a trade-off between readily available landfill food and potential long-term health risks for white storks. This phenomenon highlights how urbanization alters wildlife feeding habits, with preliminary findings showing early DNA damage in young storks.


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