"High Levels of Rat Poison Found in Flaco the Owl's System: Zoo Releases Cause of Death"

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"High Levels of Rat Poison Found in Flaco the Owl's System: Zoo Releases Cause of Death"
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Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo and lived on the loose in Manhattan, died with potentially lethal amounts of rat poison and a severe pigeon virus in his system, according to a necropsy conducted by the Bronx Zoo. The findings validated concerns about the hazards faced by wild birds in urban settings, highlighting the dangers of toxin exposure and traumatic injuries.

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