Effect of urbanization on the trace element concentrations in the kidney, liver and spines of the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) - INRAE - Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement
Journal Articles Science of the Total Environment Year : 2024

Effect of urbanization on the trace element concentrations in the kidney, liver and spines of the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)

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Urbanized environments may be suitable for some wild species, like the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus). However, the (sub)urban areas are source of several pollutants, such as trace elements (TEs). The main objective of our study is to investigate the role of the European hedgehog as a potential bioindicator species for seven TEs (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn) in a big urban agglomeration. We analyzed the kidney, liver and spines of 50 European hedgehogs. Moreover, we carried out geographic information system (GIS) with 31 individuals to examine the effects of human pressure (human density and urbanization) on TE concentrations in tissues. We detected the 7 TEs in all tissues. Trace elements, especially Pb and Zn, in the liver, kidney and spines seem to be influenced by human density and urbanization.
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hal-04646347 , version 1 (12-07-2024)

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Irene Valverde, Isabelle Defosseux, Tanguy Le Bot, Grégory Jouvion, Cécile Le Barzic, et al.. Effect of urbanization on the trace element concentrations in the kidney, liver and spines of the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus). Science of the Total Environment, 2024, 914, pp.169944. ⟨10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.169944⟩. ⟨hal-04646347⟩
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