The deaths of California Condors due to lead ammunition exemplify which type of toxicity?

The correct answer highlights acute toxic effects of lead when California Condors ingest lead ammunition. Acute toxicity refers to the immediate harmful effects that occur shortly after exposure to a toxic substance in high concentrations. In the case of California Condors, when they consume spent lead bullets, the high levels of lead can lead to sudden and severe health issues, potentially resulting in death.

This scenario primarily illustrates acute toxicity rather than chronic. Chronic toxicity would involve longer-term exposure to lower levels of a toxic substance that leads to gradual health deterioration over time. While lead can also accumulate in organisms and cause chronic health effects due to long-term exposure, the context of the question specifically points to the immediate, life-threatening consequences from ingesting significant amounts of lead at once, which aligns with the definition of acute toxicity.