- When fossil fuels burn, mercury is released into the air, according to Heartspring.net. It then enters the soil and water. Fish can contain high levels of mercury, passing it on to mammals when eaten.
- Mammals infected with mercury poisoning suffer from muscle weakness, behavioral changes and deterioration of the brain. Wild animals with mercury poisoning can be vicious and attack humans.
- According to Science Daily, plants most often absorb mercury from the soil when they are wet. Like plants, mushrooms can also absorb mercury. While mercury will not kill the plant, it becomes dangerous to any animal or human who eats it.
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