Analysis of Chemical Pollutants using Non-Invasive Approach in Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) in Selected Regions of Punjab.

Autor: Kaur, Gagandeep1, Singh, Rajwinder1,2 rajwinder-singh@pau.edu
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Zdroj: Environment & Ecology. Jan-Mar2024, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p11-19. 9p.
Abstrakt: This article analyzes the presence of chemical pollutants in the fecal pellets of Indian Flying Fox bats in Punjab, India. The study found higher levels of heavy metals at certain sites, while pesticide residues were negligible. The research provides important baseline data for understanding environmental health and highlights the role of bats as bio-indicators. Conservation measures are emphasized to protect bat populations. The study concludes that bat guano samples can serve as indicators of environmental contamination without harming the bats. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: GreenFILE