Carbofuran is one of the most toxic broad-spectrum and systemic N-methyl carbamate
pesticide, which is extensively applied as insecticide, nematicide and acaricide for …

Probably the most important threat currently affecting vultures worldwide is exposure to
pesticides, both accidentally and through deliberate abuse. This is of special concern since …

Despite its importance for ecosystem and human health, the cleaning service provided by
scavenging birds is frequently disregarded. We evaluated this ecosystem service provided …

Secondary exposure of wildlife to pesticides has been well documented, yet exposure is
typically associated with agricultural or wildland‐urban interface areas. Wildlife in …

Spanish imperial eagles, 1889 cinereous vultures, and 1900 Egyptian vultures). Moreover,
Spain is home to more than 95% of all European avian scavengers and the world's entire …

Research is underway to examine how a wide range of animal species have responded to
reduced levels of human activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this perspective article …

Despite global conservation crises, widespread and poorly regulated toxic pesticides still
cause preventable tragedies. Carbofuran, a carbamate pesticide, is the most implicated …

Cranes have coexisted with agriculture for centuries in some regions and may often benefit
from cropland or grazing. However, the rapid expansion and intensification of agriculture is …

Deliberate wildlife poisoning with pesticides is widely reported worldwide, regardless of
whether the toxic compound is authorized, of restricted use, or banned. Due to their high …

The prevalent pesticide carbofuran was banned in the European Union (EU) in 2008;
however, the extent of its actual elimination from the environment has been little studied. The …