Australia; International; QLD
Hair of the endangered northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus) could be used to monitor their exposure to toxic metals such as manganese and aluminium from mines, according to Australian research. Toxic metal exposure around mining sites, such as the manganese (Mn) mines on Groote Eylandt off the coast of Australia, can lead to metal buildup in animals and long-term health effects on wildlife, the authors say. The research found that levels of the metals in quoll hair can indicate their exposure to manganese and aluminium.
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