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A recent study conducted by researchers from Harran University focused on evaluating the levels of heavy metals in wild birds of prey and aquatic habitats. The study found that birds can serve as bioindicators for environmental pollution and its impact on human, animal, and environmental health. The researchers analyzed blood samples from various bird species and found that mercury (Hg) and selenium (Se) concentrations were generally higher, while arsenic (As) concentrations were generally lower compared to previous studies. The study emphasizes the importance of considering species-specific differences, age, gender, habitats, migration periods, biomass, and feeding habits when evaluating pollutants in nature. [Extracted from the article] |
