In an article published by the New York Times, a group called the Peregrine Fund is working towards the banning of lead bullets to protect the California condor.
The California condor nearly went into extinction after lead poisoning, hunting and habitat destruction, but after taking the remaining birds into captivity, the population has increased by a good margin.
The group has since considered releasing the condors back into the wild, but their plans may or may not be halted considering recent discoveries. This movement from lead bullets would require a change in traditions, which could take time.
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