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 …

This paper presents a novel assessment of the use of fur as a non-invasive proxy to
biomonitor metal contamination in insectivorous bats. Concentrations of metals (cadmium …

Many populations of bat species across the globe are declining, with chemical
contamination one of many potential stressors implicated in these demographic changes …

The role of trace elements in animal health has attracted increasing interest in recent years.
The essentiality and toxicity of these elements have been extensively investigated in …

There is a growing conservation concern about the possible consequences of
environmental contamination in the health of bat communities. Most studies on the effects of …

All European bats are protected by the EU and Associated Members legal regulations.
Being insectivorous and top predators, they can be particularly exposed to persistent …

Riparian forests are recognized as important ecosystems for biodiversity conservation in
transformed landscapes. Many animal species that use this type of vegetation facilitate its …

With over 1200 species identified, bats represent almost one quarter of the world's
mammals. Bats provide crucial environmental services, such as insect control and …

This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology,
including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology …

Recently, a number of studies demonstrated the suitability of hair analysis to assess metal
exposure of bats. As many bat species are endangered, such a non-destructive method is …