The first full study of heavy metal(loid)s in western-European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) from Portugal.
Jota Baptista C, Seixas F, Gonzalo-Orden JM, Patinha C, Pato P, Ferreira da Silva E, Casero M, Brazio E, Brandão R, Costa D, Mateus TL, Coelho AC, Oliveira PA.
Jota Baptista C, et al.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Feb;31(8):11983-11994. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-31877-2. Epub 2024 Jan 16.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024.
PMID: 38225500
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In general, results did not present alarming metal(loid) concentrations, with the exception of cadmium (Cd) (in the kidneys) and copper (Cu). Hedgehogs from Viana do Castelo and Viseu showed elevated concentrations of arsenic (As) and Castelo Branco presented concerning va …
In general, results did not present alarming metal(loid) concentrations, with the exception of cadmium (Cd) (in the kidneys) and copper (Cu) …