WILDLIFE TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS

Abstract

 This paper examined the prevalence of contaminants in the environment towards wildlife, their accumulation in their bodies, and influence in the ecosystem. It did this by utilizing field sampling, more lab investigations and stats modeling.  To determine whether samples contained heavy metals, pesticides and microplastics, we investigated samples of a diverse mix of aqueous and terrestrial species. We also in situ checked water quality.  The findings indicated the prediction of trophic magnification in the sense that the predators species contained more mercury, lead and cadmium. The number of pesticide residues was also massive, particularly in the agricultural buffer zones.  Comparative analysis of seasonal fluctuation indicated that the wet seasons witnessed greater number of contaminants. Filter-feeding species were most contaminated with microplastics.  Dose-response correlations between the levels of contamination and death, sublethal impacts, and reproduction issues came out to be high in controlled exposure experiments.  Multivariate models of regression showed some crucial factors, which included depletion of dissolved oxygen, nutritional enrichment, and pollution load, as factors, which predicted toxicity.  The research indicates the interaction that exists between chemical pollutants and the environment surrounding the animals to influence their livelihood. This demonstrates the necessity to keep track of these factors as a whole unit and devise certain methods in minimizing their impact.  These findings contribute to the growing amount of knowledge regarding the environmental hazards of environmental pollutants. They set a scientific foundation to rules and conservation strategies that aim at safeguarding the biodiversity and maintaining the oneness of the ecosystems.