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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com
Scientists have found dangerously high levels of mercury in swamp alligators in Georgia and South Carolina, especially in the Okefenokee Swamp, raising concerns about environmental contamination and health risks for wildlife and humans, with mercury entering food webs and accumulating in top predators like alligators.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Baby dolphins are being exposed to toxic pollutants, including PCBs, DDT, and flame retardants, through their mother's milk, according to a study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment. The pollutants bioaccumulate in the fatty blubber of marine animals, leading to higher concentrations in the calves than in their mothers. This exposure is particularly concerning as newborn dolphins are most vulnerable and still developing neurologically. The study highlights the need for further research to understand the full impact of these persistent organic pollutants on dolphin and orca calves, as well as the potential risks to wild populations.