Ecotoxicology of Wild Mammals

This landmark book, which contains contributions from the world's
foremost mammalian ecotoxicologists, is a truly impressive summary
of research undertaken in this field in recent years. It is also
the first book to draw such information together in a seamless and
unified approach.

In examining the exposure and effects of environmental contaminants
in wild mammal populations, this book addresses four core
questions:

* What exactly do we know about environmental contaminants in wild
mammals?

* What are the commonalities and differences between mammal
orders/species in the effects that contaminants have?

* How and to what degree of accuracy can we predict the adverse
effects of environmental contaminants on mammalian wildlife?

* How significant are contaminant insults compared with other
density-independent and -dependent factors such as habitat loss,
climatic factors and disease?

The key underlying scientific principles and issues raised by the
team of international authors will have significance throughout the
world, making this an invaluable book not only for all those
studying the effects of environmental pollutants on mammals, but
also on regulatory agencies, and those carrying out environmental
impact assessment.