As
an
anthropogenic
creation,
plastic
pollution
is
a
form
of
human–wildlife
interaction
and
emerging
conservation
threat
to
growing
number
species
in
both
terrestrial
marine
environments.
Although
has
spread
worldwide
body
literature
shows
its
effects
on
human
health,
little
known
about
impact
our
closest
living
relatives,
nonhuman
primates,
their
habitats.
With
over
60%
primate
already
under
extinction,
habitats
poses
unique
problem,
exposing
them
physical
harm,
synthetic
chemicals,
pathogens
through
ingestion,
entanglement,
oral
manipulation.
Moreover,
presence
soil,
air,
waterways,
leads
environmental
degradation
reduces
the
quality
ecological
functionality
This
perspective
article
covers
what
so
far
as
primates.
It
call
for
primatologists
address
research
initiatives.
By
collecting
data
pollution's
assessing
primates
habitats,
we
can
develop
safe
protocols
prevention
strategies
combat
Anthropocene.
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. e17384 - e17384
Published: May 20, 2024
Plastic
pollution
in
terrestrial
wildlife
represents
a
new
conservation
challenge,
with
research
this
area,
especially
within
protected
areas
(PAs),
being
scant.
This
study
documents
the
accumulation
of
microplastics
(MPs)
both
inside
and
outside
PAs
western
Thailand.
Carcasses
road-killed
vertebrates
good
condition,
as
well
live
tadpoles,
were
collected
to
examine
their
exposure
plastic
pollution.
The
digestive
tracts
vertebrate
carcasses
entire
bodies
tadpoles
analyzed
for
MPs,
which
identified
if
they
measured
over
50
µm.
A
total
136
individuals
from
48
species
examined.
sample
comprised
snakes
(44.12%),
birds
(11.03%),
lizards
(5.15%),
(32.25%),
amphibians
(5.88%),
mammals
(1.47%).
In
total,
387
MPs
found
44
(91.67%),
an
average
occurrence
3.25
±
3.63
per
individual
or
0.05
0.08
gram
body
weight.
quantities
significantly
varied
among
animal
groups,
terms
number
(
p
<
0.05)
weight
0.01).
Furthermore,
significant
difference
MP
was
observed
between
specimens
on
basis
0.05),
but
not
=
0.07).
Most
fibers
(77%),
followed
by
fragments
(22.22%),
only
minimal
presence
film
(0.52%)
foam
(0.26%).
Of
all
identified,
36.84%
confirmed
plastics
made
natural
materials,
31.58%
plastics,
including
Polyethylene
(PE),
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET),
polypropylene
(PP),
Polyvinylidene
chloride
(PVDC),
polyester
(PES).
Additionally,
cotton,
those
containing
polyurethane
(PU),
rayon,
PES,
combinations
rayon
PU,
identified.
influenced
weight,
factors
associated
human
settlement/activity,
land
use
types.
Our
findings
highlight
prevalence
Thai
PAs.
Further
toxicological
studies
are
required
establish
standards.
It
is
proposed
that
snakes,
obtained
road
kills,
could
serve
non-invasive
method
monitoring
pollution,
thus
acting
indicator
threat
ecosystems.
There
urgent
need
standardization
solid
waste
management
at
garbage
dump
sites
remote
areas,
Conservation
education
focusing
occurrence,
potential
sources,
impacts
enhance
awareness,
thereby
influencing
changes
behaviors
attitudes
toward
household
level.
Acta Chiropterologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(2)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Este
estudio
muestra
la
abundancia
de
contaminación
por
microplásticos
(MP)
y
el
primer
registro
PM
en
murciélagos.
Además,
intentamos
comprender
mecanismo
ambiental
los
Por
lo
tanto,
se
extrajeron
para
su
análisis
tractos
digestivo
respiratorio
81
murciélagos
adultos
25
especies.
Los
fueron
capturados
diferentes
localidades
Amazonía
brasileña
(Altamira,
Bragança,
Brasil
Novo,
Medicilândia,
Nova
Timboteua,
Placas,
São
Félix
do
Xingu,
Uruará
Vitória
todos
estado
Pará).
resultados
mostraron
que
todas
las
especies
estaban
contaminadas
con
al
menos
uno
sistemas
analizados.
Para
sistema
digestivo,
forma
produce
bioacumulación
biomagnificación
ingestión
alimentos
o
agua
contaminados.
Mientras
respiratorio,
inhalación
suspendidas
aire
atmosférico.
Las
características
alimentación
murciélagos,
tipo
estrategia
captura
este
alimento
hábitat
refuerzan
idea
contaminantes
plásticos
están
presentes
entornos.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 224 - 224
Published: March 19, 2025
Micro(nano)plastics
(MNPs)
pose
a
significant
threat
to
both
ecological
environments
and
human
health.
This
review
systematically
examines
the
developmental
toxicity
of
MNPs
in
mammals,
with
particular
focus
on
impact
maternal
paternal
exposure
offspring.
Evidence
indicates
that
can
cross
placental
barriers,
inducing
abnormal
development
embryos,
fetuses,
placentas.
disruption
leads
range
adverse
outcomes,
including
neurodevelopmental
abnormalities,
behavioral
disorders,
reproductive
system
damage,
etc.,
Through
comprehensive
analysis
existing
literature,
this
aims
provide
foundation
for
future
research
highlight
urgent
need
action
mitigate
detrimental
effects
health
ecosystem
integrity.
Cambridge Prisms Plastics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
As
an
anthropogenic
creation,
plastic
pollution
is
a
form
of
human–wildlife
interaction
and
emerging
conservation
threat
to
growing
number
species
in
both
terrestrial
marine
environments.
Although
has
spread
worldwide
body
literature
shows
its
effects
on
human
health,
little
known
about
impact
our
closest
living
relatives,
nonhuman
primates,
their
habitats.
With
over
60%
primate
already
under
extinction,
habitats
poses
unique
problem,
exposing
them
physical
harm,
synthetic
chemicals,
pathogens
through
ingestion,
entanglement,
oral
manipulation.
Moreover,
presence
soil,
air,
waterways,
leads
environmental
degradation
reduces
the
quality
ecological
functionality
This
perspective
article
covers
what
so
far
as
primates.
It
call
for
primatologists
address
research
initiatives.
By
collecting
data
pollution’s
assessing
primates
habitats,
we
can
develop
safe
protocols
prevention
strategies
combat
Anthropocene.
Polar Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Garbage
may
cause
substantial
environmental
perturbations,
in
part
because
of
its
consumption
by
wildlife.
Such
have
direct
health
implications
for
animals
and
also
influence
trophic
relationships.
Even
pristine
Arctic
ecosystems,
wildlife
feeding
marine
environments
consume
garbage
the
form
plastic
debris
transported
ocean
currents.
We
show
that
terrestrial
ingest
or
food
items
derived
from
abandoned
camp
sites.
found
remains
a
chocolate
wrapper
milk
powder
bag
two
fox
(Vulpes
lagopus)
scats
piece
cloth
an
wolf
(Canis
lupus
arctos)
scat
collected
near
Nares
Strait,
northern
Greenland,
one
most
wilderness
regions
on
Earth.
Found
Washington
Land
associated
with
long-abandoned
sites,
these
three
were
among
657
92
as
larger
study.
Our
study
demonstrates
highly
opportunistic
predators
managed
to
despite
almost
complete
lack
human
activity
this
High-Arctic
region.
results
highlight
anthropogenic
material
High
function
source
local
over
extended
time
periods,
become
potential
issue
if
remote
increases.
