At present, plastic waste accumulation has been observed as one of the most alarming
environmental challenges, affecting all forms of life, economy, and natural ecosystems …

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 …

Contamination with arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg) and lead (Pb) is a global
concern impairing resilience of organisms and ecosystems. Proximity to emission sources …

Simple Summary Every summer, in Italy and other temperate regions, many bats fall from
their shelters (roosts), and, especially in urban areas, they are rescued by the public and …

Exposure to lead (Pb) is a global health problem for both humans and wildlife. Despite a
dramatic decline in human Pb exposure following restrictions of leaded gasoline and …

With increasing urbanization, particularly in developing countries, it is important to
understand how local biota will respond to such landscape changes. Bats comprise one of …

Natural and human-induced toxic elements can accumulate in the environment, posing
significant risks to human health and ecosystems. This study explores cave bat guano, an …

Cyanobacteria are characterized by high iron content. In this research, we collected ten
commercial samples of Arthrospira spp. sold as food supplement to determine iron content …

Non-human animals serve as sentinels for numerous issues affecting humans, including
exposure to toxic heavy metals like lead. Lead plays a role in perpetuating cycles of poverty …

Agricultural landscapes worldwide are heavily sprayed with agrochemicals to increase crop
productivity. These agrochemicals release bio-accumulative pollutants such as heavy …