High blood lead concentrations in captive Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii): a threat to the conservation of the species?

ConclusionThis study highlights the need to ensure meat fed to captive carnivores is not contaminated by lead, especially in the context of a conservation program breeding individuals in captivity, as for Tasmanian devils.

Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - October 28, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: LG Hivert, JR Clarke, SJ Peck, C Lawrence, WE Brown, SJ Huxtable, D Schaap, D Pemberton, CE Grueber Tags: WILDLIFE & ZOOS Source Type: research