Springer - Mammals and Birds as Bioindicators Book

This Springer publication examines the impact of trace element contamination in terrestrial environments across the Northern Hemisphere. As the global population grew since the 1960s, the quality of air, water, and soil has declined due to the presence of essential and toxic trace elements. While previous efforts focused on acute poisonings from anthropogenic Hg and Cd, this work addresses the long-term risks of low-concentration exposure through food and water. By studying mammals and birds as bioindicators, this ecotoxicological assessment provides a framework for monitoring environmental health and the substances ingested by living organisms.