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Trash-Eating Seagulls Contribute to Water Pollution Problems

"At least 1.4 million seagulls feed at landfills in North America. A study finds their nutrient-rich feces may threaten the health of nearby waters. North American gulls deposit 240 tons of nitrogen and 39 tons of phosphorus into nearby lakes and reservoirs each year." - excerpt from article in Science Daily.

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