Background Fire strongly affects animals' behavior, population dynamics, and environmental
surroundings, which in turn are likely to affect their immune systems and exposure to …

Environmental pollution drives the decline of species and, as flying mammals, bats can be
considered to be excellent indicators of environmental quality, and the analysis of genetic …

Environmental contamination is widespread and can negatively impact wildlife health. Some
contaminants, including heavy metals, have immunosuppressive effects, but prior studies …

Heavy metals are an important group of toxic substances harmful for many organisms. Of
these, mercury is one of the most monitored in the environment. Several matrices are used …

Urban-living wildlife can be exposed to metal contaminants dispersed into the environment
through industrial, residential, and agricultural applications. Metal exposure carries lethal …

Bats are exposed to numerous threats including pollution and emerging diseases. In North
America, the fungal disease white-nose syndrome (WNS) has caused declines in many bat …

Exposure to heavy metals in mining zones is a significant threat, which can affect ecosystem
services and contribute to the decline of wild bat populations. The present study investigated …

Spent automobile batteries are one of the most significant secondary sources of harmful
heavy metals for the environment. After being incorporated into the aquatic ecosystems …

Powered flight has evolved several times in vertebrates and constrains morphology and
physiology in ways that likely have shaped how organisms cope with infections. Some of …

Monitoring the health of wildlife populations is essential in the face of increased agricultural
expansion and forest fragmentation. Loss of habitat and habitat degradation can negatively …