Emaciated brown pelicans found in various locations away from the ocean are being treated at a cost of $1,500 per bird, which can double with injuries, highlighting the impact of a broken food chain.
Scientists theorize that the pelicans are unable to access food that is either too deep or too far offshore, leading to the tragic die-off currently affecting the species.
Previous years have seen smaller crises among brown pelicans with similar symptoms, but the current scale of the situation is larger, raising concerns over long-term implications if such events increase in frequency.
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