Lead contamination is a widely recognised conservation problem for raptors worldwide.
There are a number of studies in individual raptor species but those data have not been …

Arsenic (As) is a metalloid of high concern because of its toxic effects for plants and animals.
However, it is hard to find information on this metalloid in passerines. This review presents a …

Biomonitoring using birds of prey as sentinel species has been mooted as a way to evaluate
the success of European Union directives that are designed to protect people and the …

This opinion paper focuses on the role of eco-toxicological tools in the assessment of
possible impacts of emerging contaminants on the aquatic ecosystem, hence, on human …

Abstract In this research, Ganzhou Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa pekinensis), Native
Purple Garlic (Allium sativum L) and Leping Radish (Raphanus sativus L) widely planted …

The aim of this study was to assess the biomarkers of oxidative stress [reduced glutathione
(GSH), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione …

The increase of urbanization and agricultural activities is causing a dramatic reduction of
natural environments. As a consequence, animals need to physiologically adjust to these …

The purposes of this study were:(1) to determine the δALAD activity and δALAD ratio in
blood of four free-living bird species (Griffon vulture, Eagle owl, Slender-billed gull and …

Lead is highly toxic for wildlife, with pernicious consequences especially in long-lived
predators. The causes of lead ammunition ingestion in Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) and …

Coastal seabirds serve as sentinels of ecosystem health due to their vulnerability to
contamination from human activities. However, our understanding on how contaminant …