A paired analysis of mercury among non-invasive tissues to inform bat conservation monitoring.

Molly C SimonisKimberlee WhitmoreKristin E DyerMeagan AlliraBret DemoryMatthew M ChumchalDaniel J Becker

Published in: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology (2024)

for paired fecal and fur total Hg (THg) THg in fur averaged 6.11 times greater than fecesThis factor can be used as an initial risk assessment for under-roost fecal samplingMore invasive follow-up sampling (bat fur) can be justified following risk assessment.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
human health
heavy metals
gene expression
climate change