Chemical contamination of marine turtles has been well documented in the literature,
although information on the toxicological effects of these contaminants is poorly understood …

Maternal transfer of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) confronts developing embryos with
a pollution legacy and poses conservation concerns due to its potential impacts unto …

This book is a comprehensive reference work on the biology, management and health of
crocodiles, alligators and gharials. It is applicable to both farmed and captive animals. The …

Compared with birds, mammals, fish, and even amphibians, very little is known about the
effects of contaminants on reptiles. Recent evidence that many reptile populations may be …

We aimed to identify patterns in the internal distribution of persistent organic pollutants
(POPs) and assess contributing factors using sea turtles and their offspring as a case study …

Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) are important apex predators in many tropical and
subtropical aquatic habitats throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. In South Africa, large …

Non-viable eggs of Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) were collected from Gold
Button (GBL) and New River lagoons (NRL) in northern Belize and screened for …

Use of tissue residues in reptile ecotoxicology: a call for integration and experimentalism
Page 50 chapter 3 Use of Tissue Residues in Reptile Ecotoxicology: A Call for Integration …

Recent studies have examined mercury accumulation in crocodilians. However, though
most researchers have focused on tissue concentrations, few have examined mercury levels …

Predatory waterbirds, such as ardeids, are susceptible to bioaccumulation of pollutants
through the ingestion of contaminated food sources. High body burdens of contaminants …