News Headline

We tested tiger snake scales to measure wetland pollution in Perth. The news is worse than expected

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2021-02-16

Australia's wetlands are home to a huge range of stunning flora and fauna, with large snakes often at the top of the food chain.Many wetlands are located near urban areas. This makes them particularly susceptible to contamination as stormwater, urban drainage and groundwater can wash metals—such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury—into the delicate ecosystem.

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https://phys.org/news/2021-02-tiger-snake-scales-wetland-pollution.html