Pesticide residues in adipose tissue from hippopotami (&lt;i&gt;Hippopotamus amphibius L&lt;/i&gt;) living in and adjacent to the Luangwa River Zambia : research communication

Flåøyen, A.; Polder, A.; Mwase, M.; Almli, B.; Musonda, M.M.

doi:10.4102/ojvr.v72i2.216

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“…65 Traces of various pesticides were also detected in the adipose tissue of hippopotami (Hippopotamus amphibius) sampled from the Luangwa River. 66 Mining sites were suggested as drivers of bioaccumulation of lead, zinc, copper, cadmium, and cobalt in mammals, as indicated by the analyses carried out in Zambia on the organs of two wild black rat species (Rattus rattus and Rattus tanezumi). Such exposure to heavy metals involves alterations in gene expression.…”

Section: Southeast African Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chemical pollution as a driver of biodiversity loss and potential deterioration of ecosystem services in Eastern Africa: A critical review

Cristiano

Giacoma

Carere³

et al. 2021

S. Afr. J. Sci.

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Chemical pollution, i.e. the release of anthropogenic chemical substances into the environment, is a driver of biodiversity loss. Although this issue has been widely investigated in high-income countries of temperate regions, there is a lack of data for tropical areas of middle- or low-income countries, such as those in Eastern Africa. Some of the world’s richest biomes that are affected by multiple pressures, including chemical pollution, are hosted in this macro-region. However, few studies have addressed the impact of the release of anthropogenic chemical pollutants on the biodiversity, and the related potential implications for the deterioration of ecosystem goods and services in this area. A contribution in systemising the scientific literature related to this topic is, therefore, urgently needed. We reviewed studies published from 2001 to 2021, focusing on the chemical pollution impact on Eastern African wildlife. Despite an extensive literature search, we found only 43 papers according to our survey methods. We focused on wildlife inhabiting terrestrial ecosystems and inland waters. According to our search, Kenya and Uganda are the most represented countries accounting for about half of the total number of reviewed articles. Moreover, 67.4% of the studies focus on inland waters. The spread of anthropogenic chemicals into tropical areas, e.g. Eastern Africa, and their effects on living organisms deserve greater attention in research and politics. We report a weak increasing trend in publishing studies addressing this topic that might bode well. The combined effort of science and governments is crucial in improving the management of chemical pollutants in the environment for achieving the goals of biodiversity conservation.

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Section: Southeast African Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%