This bibliographical review is a compilation of different scientific publications that reported
data on metal concentrations in the muscle tissue of different species of cetaceans from seas …

Carbon dots (CDs) are an emerging class of nanomaterials known for their unique optical
properties, biocompatibility and environmental friendliness. They have gained significant …

Abstract The western-European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is an insectivore with a
wide distribution in Portugal and a potential tool for biomonitoring relevant One Health …

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 …

Post-publication, an investigation conducted on behalf of the journal by Elsevier's Research
Integrity & Publishing Ethics team determined that 1 of the reviews for this manuscript was …

In recent years, there have been increasing ecological and global concerns associated to
Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs). Thus, the relevance of wild mammals as biomonitors has …

Bats constitute about 22% of known mammal species; they have various ecological roles
and provide many ecosystem services. Bats suffer from several threats caused by …

In times of widespread environmental pollution with heavy metals of anthropogenic origin
and the increasing dynamics of this process, it is justified to collect as much data as possible …

Environmental pollution is widespread and poses significant risks to both human
populations and diverse animal species. As part of conservation initiatives, many …

Background Recently, environmental pollution has become a significant concern for human,
animal, and environmental health, fitting within the “One Health” framework. Among the …