Patterns of select element accumulation in tissues and feces of Rupicapra rupicapra tatrica
Abstract
We analyzed 352 samples of chamois tissue and feces and found lead in most of the samples, confirming the high frequency of lead occurrence in the alpine zone. In juvenile bones, lower Sr and P values were found than in adult individuals, which may be related to faster metabolism in younger chamois. In female bone samples, the elements P, Ca, Rb, Ba, Mn, Sr were found in higher concentrations than in male bones. In tongue tissue, Rb and Ca content was higher in adult individuals than juveniles and were also found in higher concentrations in females than males. Liver tissue had higher Cu concentrations and lower Zn concentrations in males.
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