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Hunters in California discovered wild pigs with neon blue fat caused by diphacinone, a rodent poison, raising concerns about toxic contamination in wildlife and the potential risks to humans who consume affected meat. The use of rodenticides has led to long-term environmental impacts, prompting calls for safer pest control methods and stricter application practices.
Wild pigs in California have been found with neon blue flesh due to rodenticide poisoning from diphacinone, raising concerns about contamination and wildlife health, with warnings issued for hunters and the public.
Wild pigs in California have been found with neon blue flesh, likely due to ingestion of rodenticide bait containing Diphacinone, which can cause blue discoloration in tissues. Authorities warn that such contaminated meat poses health risks, and this phenomenon has been observed before in 2015.
Scientists plan to drop 550 tons of poison from helicopters on Marion Island, a sub-Antarctic territory, to eradicate house mice that have been threatening the survival of native bird species due to accelerated breeding caused by climate change. The project aims to protect the island's biodiversity by minimizing damage to native animals while eliminating the invasive mammals, with funding partly provided by the South African government. This drastic measure follows previous unsuccessful attempts, including the introduction of house cats in 1944, which led to an even greater threat to local wildlife.