Simple Summary Heavy metal (loid) s are hazardous substances for humans, animals and
ecosystems. The liver is one of the most affected organs, presenting lesions after being …

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 …

Chemical pollutants represent a leading problem for aquatic ecosystems, as they can induce
genetic, biochemical, and physiological changes in the species of these ecosystems, thus …

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 …

Urbanized environments may be suitable for some wild species, like the European
hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus). However, the (sub) urban areas are source of several …

The red deer is an ungulate and large game species. The contamination of the ecosystems
by metal (loid) s may lead to the exposure of animals (as well as humans) through water and …

Trace elements pollution is a current One Health problem, affecting the health of all living
beings (including humans and animals) and the environment itself. Metal (loid) s (as As, Cd …

Abstract Background The Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a marine reptile
belonging to a monophyletic group of chelonians. As these animals are long-lived, they …

Urbanized environments may be suitable for some wild species, like the European
hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus). However, the (sub) urban areas are source of several …

En la actualidad el cacao de sectores como América Latina y el Caribe son de los más
exportados en el mundo. En cantidades normales, la presencia de metales es común en …