We examined concentrations of cadmium, chromium, iron, lead and zinc in the kidney, liver,
and pectoral muscle of Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos; n= 30) and Pochards (Aythya ferina; …

Abstract Miankaleh and Gomishan International Wetlands are important wintering areas for
waterbirds in the Caspian Sea region. Previous studies revealed increased exposure to …

Concentrations of heavy metals: Cd, Pb, As and Hg, were measured using atomic
absorption spectrophotometry in the muscle tissue, kidney and liver of free-living wild boars …

The aim of this study was to determine the concentration of mercury (Hg) in liver (L), kidney
(K), breast muscle [BM (musculus pectoralis major)], breast feathers (BF), and stomach …

In nature, mercury (Hg) occurs in the elemental form (Hg 0), as well as in inorganic (InHg)
and organic (OrgHg) compounds. It is the only heavy metal that is liquid at room temperature …

Mallard Anas platyrhynchos is a numerous and widespread duck of Northern Hemisphere.
In some regions, it is an important component of the diet of local inhabitants. It may also …

The distribution of total mercury in the bodies of drake mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos)
inhabiting an industrialized wetland area in southern Poland was studied. The median Hg …

Heavy metal accumulation was studied in a free-living population of the European badger,
Meles meles L.(Carnivora, Mustelidae) from the Croatian Danube Region. Total of 29 …

Projectiles made of lead alloys are used for waterfowl hunting in Europe. The paper
demonstrated that lead pellets, due to their construction and use, contaminate the …

Contamination of food by heavy metals is a concerning problem in developing countries.
Cadmium is one of the toxic elements that is considered as a marker for environmental …