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View article: Biomarker Responses and Trophic Dynamics of Metal(loid)s in Prussian Carp and Great Cormorant: Mercury Biomagnifies; Arsenic and Selenium Biodilute
Biomarker Responses and Trophic Dynamics of Metal(loid)s in Prussian Carp and Great Cormorant: Mercury Biomagnifies; Arsenic and Selenium Biodilute Open
Trace metals and metalloids pose persistent threats to freshwater ecosystems, yet their trophic transfer and sublethal effects across food webs remain poorly understood. We investigated bioaccumulation patterns and biomarker responses in a…
View article: Bayesian Structure Learning Reveals Disconnected Correlation Patterns Between Morphometric Traits and Blood Biomarkers in White Stork Nestlings
Bayesian Structure Learning Reveals Disconnected Correlation Patterns Between Morphometric Traits and Blood Biomarkers in White Stork Nestlings Open
Environmental stressors, particularly agricultural pesticides, can influence both growth and physiology in developing birds, yet the relationship between morphometric condition indices and biochemical biomarkers remains poorly understood. …
View article: An Integrative Approach to Assessing the Impact of Mercury (Hg) on Avian Behaviour: From Molecule to Movement
An Integrative Approach to Assessing the Impact of Mercury (Hg) on Avian Behaviour: From Molecule to Movement Open
Mercury (Hg) pollution is a widespread ecological threat with sublethal effects on wildlife. Birds, due to their ecological diversity and sensitivity, serve as effective models for evaluating the behavioural impacts of Hg exposure. This re…
View article: From wetlands to landfills: white stork (<i>Ciconia ciconia</i> L., 1758) as a reliable bioindicator of ecosystem health
From wetlands to landfills: white stork (<i>Ciconia ciconia</i> L., 1758) as a reliable bioindicator of ecosystem health Open
White storks ( Ciconia ciconia L., 1758) and their nestlings have emerged as valuable bioindicators of environmental pollution, particularly in ecosystems affected by human activities. This review explores the role of white storks in biomo…
View article: Elevated Heavy Metal(loid) Blood and Feather Concentrations in Wetland Birds from Different Trophic Levels Indicate Exposure to Environmental Pollutants
Elevated Heavy Metal(loid) Blood and Feather Concentrations in Wetland Birds from Different Trophic Levels Indicate Exposure to Environmental Pollutants Open
The research assessed the exposure to total mercury (THg), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As) in Colombian wetland species of different trophic levels Platalea ajaja, Dendrocygna autumnalis and Nannopterum brasilianus . The results show high THg …
View article: Chronic effects of commercial pesticide preparations on biomarkers and reproductive success in earthworm Eisenia andrei
Chronic effects of commercial pesticide preparations on biomarkers and reproductive success in earthworm Eisenia andrei Open
Chemical pollution resulting from pesticide usage has been a continuous issue since the 1960s, despite comprehensive European Union legislation designed to safeguard human health and the environment from the adverse effects of pesticides. …
View article: Preliminary Study of Scent Rolling in Captive Wolves (Canis lupus L. 1758) in Response to Olfactory Enrichment
Preliminary Study of Scent Rolling in Captive Wolves (Canis lupus L. 1758) in Response to Olfactory Enrichment Open
Scent rolling, a behaviour observed in various large carnivores like wolves, entails the animal lowering its chin and neck towards a scent, followed by rubbing the head, neck, shoulders, and back into it. This behaviour is prevalent among …
View article: A Dangerous Couple: Sequential Effect of Phosphorus Flame-Retardant and Polyurethane Decrease Locomotor Activity in Planarian Girardia tigrina
A Dangerous Couple: Sequential Effect of Phosphorus Flame-Retardant and Polyurethane Decrease Locomotor Activity in Planarian Girardia tigrina Open
Understanding the interplay among organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs), microplastics, and freshwater organisms is crucial for unravelling the dynamics within freshwater environments and foreseeing the potential impacts of organic pol…
View article: A Dangerous Couple: Sequential Effect of Phosphorus Flame-Retardant and Polyurethane Decrease Locomotor Activity in Planarian <em>Girardia tigrina</em>
A Dangerous Couple: Sequential Effect of Phosphorus Flame-Retardant and Polyurethane Decrease Locomotor Activity in Planarian <em>Girardia tigrina</em> Open
Understanding the interplay among organophosphorus flame-retardants (OPFRs), microplastics, and freshwater organisms is crucial for unravelling the dynamics within freshwater environments and foreseeing the potential impacts of organic pol…
View article: White Stork Pellets: Non-Invasive Solution to Monitor Anthropogenic Particle Pollution
White Stork Pellets: Non-Invasive Solution to Monitor Anthropogenic Particle Pollution Open
The present study applied a non-invasive method to analyse anthropogenic particles and prey items in white stork (Ciconia ciconia) pellets. Pellets (n = 20) were obtained from white stork nests during the 2020 breeding season from two site…
View article: Očuvanje ptica u urbanom okruženju - fauna divljih ptica u Zoološkom vrtu Osijek, Hrvatska
Očuvanje ptica u urbanom okruženju - fauna divljih ptica u Zoološkom vrtu Osijek, Hrvatska Open
Zoos are our closest, independent, and continuous link to nature. Apart from providing the opportunity to observe captive and exotic wild animals, they also attract various species of wild birds. For that purpose, the main goal of this stu…
View article: White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Nestlings Affected by Agricultural Practices? Assessment of Integrated Biomarker Responses
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Nestlings Affected by Agricultural Practices? Assessment of Integrated Biomarker Responses Open
The present study assessed the effect of agricultural practices on biomarker response in white stork (Ciconia ciconia) nestlings from continental Croatia. During the breeding season of 2022, blood was sampled (n = 54) from the landfill Jak…
View article: Heavy metal(loid) effect on multi-biomarker responses in apex predator: Novel assays in the monitoring of white stork nestlings
Heavy metal(loid) effect on multi-biomarker responses in apex predator: Novel assays in the monitoring of white stork nestlings Open
The goal of the present study was to investigate differences in biomarker responses related to metal(loid)s in white stork (Ciconia ciconia) nestling's blood from continental Croatia. To achieve this, a battery of biomarkers that can be af…
View article: Application of Non-Destructive Methods: Biomarker Assays in Blood of White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Nestlings
Application of Non-Destructive Methods: Biomarker Assays in Blood of White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) Nestlings Open
White stork (Ciconia ciconia) nestlings can provide quantitative information on the quality of the surrounding environment by indicating the presence of pollutants, as they depend on locally foraged food. This study represents the first co…