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The Ministry of Agriculture and Water today released a copy of golden eagle in the mountains of Moratalla, after being treated at the Center for Wildlife Recovery 'El Valle'.
The above example, a female about four years old, was found last December in place 'The Rest' in Puerto Lumbreras, by an individual who alerted the Guardia Civil.
He entered the Recovery Center with respiratory distress and severe dehydration.
Blood tests revealed he suffered a severe anemia and chronic infection.
The radiological analysis also detected the presence of lead shot in the chest wall.
The director general of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, Pablo Fernandez, said: "The animal had to undergo surgery, to his critical condition, they had a hard mass in the abdomen, which was a retention of eggs, due to lead poisoning which, among other things, affects the reproductive system. "
Fernandez added that "the mass extracted from the abdomen weighed a kilo, is about a quarter of the total weight of the animal, which explains his serious condition.
Finally, veterinarians were able to maintain full reproductive tract and postoperative recovery was very good. "
The eagle spent three months hospitalized in that Centre 'El Valle'.
She was subsequently transferred to a large Voladero located in Albacete, where he has remained the last month to complete their rehabilitation, recovering lost fitness and especially the development of flight muscles.
Large prey
The golden eagle is a large raptor which is characterized by its dark brown hue and yellow-brown feathers of the head.
It is a widely distributed species in the northern hemisphere.
In Spain is the main mountain systems.
Breeds in the Region of Murcia, although it is more abundant in the central, eastern and Altiplano.
Pablo Fernandez stressed that "the population of this species suffered a significant decline in the nineteenth century, as he was pursued by the man.
Currently, the main causes of death are accidents on power lines poisoned bait and shooting of poachers. "
The Wildlife Act Murcia considered the golden eagle as a species of special concern.
In this sense, the general director notes that "the protective measures taken, including the prohibition of poisoned baits, have contributed to the current population to recover and remain stable."
Source: CARM
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