Ecotype Variation in Trace Element Content of Hard Tissues in the European Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus).

摘要: Animals living in anthropogenic habitats bear a multitude of costs, which are directly or indirectly associated with human activities. Among others, an elevated exposure to environmental pollution can have negative consequences for wildlife populations. We examined the differences concentrations trace elements between field and forest ecotype European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). Naturally, inhabited various types woodlands (forest ecotype), but within last century, they adapted life human-transformed agricultural areas (field could be increased pollution. In this study, we measured seven metals (barium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, strontium, zinc) fluoride skull bones permanent teeth more than 230 from 8 study plots East-Central Europe. found that had higher four (copper, strontium) compared deer. These were consistent variations general level contamination plots, as assessed element content wild plants. Our indicates bone used valid indicator Also, expect populations species, well consumers venison.