Wild animals have provided complimentary protein for human populations across the world
over the centuries. This study investigated on bioaccumulation of heavy metals in different
organs of cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) and the health implications of its
consumption. Four carcasses were collected from each of the four ecotomes (Mosinmi,
Agbara, Omo forest reserve and Ibese) and concentrations of 7 heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Cd,
Pb, Mn, Cr, Zn) were examined in four organs (skin, liver, lung and kidney) from each …