Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous in aquatic and terrestrial
environments. The main objective of this review was to summarize the current knowledge of …

Pesticides are extensively used in modern agriculture and are an effective and economical
way to enhance the yield quality and quantity, thus ensuring food security for the ever …

A pesticide monitoring study including 80 and 60 active ingredients (in surface waters and
sediments, respectively) was carried out in a river basin in Costa Rica during 2007–2012. A …

Each year ecotoxicological problems become increasingly complex and encompass
broader spatial and temporal scales. Our practical understanding must evolve accordingly to …

Large‐bodied predators are well represented among the world's threatened and
endangered species. A significant body of literature shows that in terrestrial and marine …

Two million tonnes of pesticides are currently used globally to improve crop production, yet
these pesticides induce adverse effects on soil quality and biodiversity. Moreover, less than …

Here we review mechanisms and factors influencing contaminant exposure among
terrestrial vertebrate wildlife. There exists a complex mixture of biotic and abiotic factors that …

Charismatic megafauna species may act as both flagship and umbrella species. They
influence local environments and biotas, determine related ecosystem processes and …

Mercury (Hg) is a persistent and widespread heavy metal with neurotoxic effects in wildlife.
While bioaccumulation of Hg has historically been studied in aquatic food webs, terrestrial …

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a global threat to both human health and
environmental well-being. Our study delved into Costa Rican wildlife reserves, uncovering a …