High Levels of Mercury Found in Alligators in Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia

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By Paige BennettJun 12, 2025, 3:59 pm455 ptsHotTop
In a new study, scientists have detected high levels of mercury contamination in alligators from the Okefenokee Swamp in southeastern Georgia. The contamination in the alligators could be an indicator of more widespread heavy metal contamination in the region, which could be harmful to other wildlife, and…

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