Abstract The distribution of Hg, Cd, Cu, and Zn in keratinized tissues, blood fractions, and
excretory organs, and MTs in blood fractions and excretory organs was determined in …

Even though studies of heavy metals and their relation with metallothioneins (MTs) in reptile
tissues have been conducted, research on heavy metals and MTs in organs and blood …

Several studies have assessed the potential of crocodylians as bioindicators of
environmental contamination. In this study, the Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) …

The hematological parameters and metallothionein (MT) levels in the liver, kidney and
muscles were measured in bullfrog tadpoles, Lithobates catesbeianus, following exposures …

The aim of this study was to determine concentrations of heavy metals (cadmium [Cd] and
mercury [Hg]) and metallothioneins (MTs) in blood plasma and caudal scutes of Morelet's …

The objective of this study was to assess metal exposure in the Mediterranean Pond Turtle
(Mauremys leprosa) inhabiting a watercourse in an ancient mining district polluted by …

In wildlife ecotoxicology, the rationale for using blood rather than other body fluids or tissues
is that sampling blood is a minimally invasive technique without animal mortality, providing …

Heavy metal and metalloid pollution is a matter of concern in animal, human and
environmental health (One Health) and also in wildlife conservation worldwide. Studying …

Liver and kidneys from grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) in their natural habitats in
Norwegian waters contain high levels of Cd and Hg as well as metallothionein (MT). The …

Simple Summary Animal health is directly linked to viability of the population, which may be
affected by anthropogenic activities and diseases. Biomarkers such as serum chemistry and …