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Heavy Metal Concentrations in Tissues of Feral Pigeons(Columba livia) from Urban Areas in Korea

  • Nam, Dong-Ha (School of Environment and Chemistry, Kyunghee University) ;
  • Han, Sang-Hee (School of Environment and Chemistry, Kyunghee University) ;
  • Lee, Doo-Pyo (Department of Biological Science, Honam University) ;
  • Koo, Tae-Hoe (School of Environment and Chemistry, Kyunghee University)
  • Published : 2002.12.01
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Abstract

The present study was to investigate Pb and Cd concentrations in tissues of feral pigeons in urban areas. The Pb levels in bones and livers did not differ between Seoul and Kwangju areas. However, there were significant differences in kidney and liver Cd concentrations between the study sites. These are thought to be a reflection of the metal exposure conditions in the local environment. In particular, metal levels from Seoul were compared with those obtained in the same area between 1991 and 2000 in terms of the long-term biomonitoring approaches. The mean Pb concentrations in bones decreased from 59.1 $\mu$g/wet g in 1991 to 29.5 $\mu$g/wet g in 2000, totaling a reduction in concentrations of approximately 50 percent. However, there were no significant differences in the liver Pb concentrations. Concentrations of Cd in livers and kidneys did not differ between 1991 and 2000.

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