The use of amphibians as models in ecological research has a rich history. From an early
foundation in studies of amphibian natural history sprang generations of scientists who used …

In anuran amphibians (frogs and toads), evidence linking pollution to population declines is
limited, in particular through impaired reproduction. Here we review the evidence for …

This chapter addresses the characteristics and nature of organic selenium (Se) toxicity to
aquatic organisms, based on the most current state of scientific knowledge. As such, the …

Filled with practical guidance on how to conduct selenium risk assessments in the aquatic
environment, this book offers the latest information on assessment techniques, gives the …

In sea turtles, parental investment is limited to the nutrients and energy invested in eggs that
will support embryonic development. Leatherback females have the largest clutches with the …

In this chapter we identify the state-of-the-science regarding selenium (Se) bioaccumulation
and trophic transfer. We discuss Se bioaccumulation and how its unique attributes tie …

The network of roads on the landscape is vast and contributes a suite of negative ecological
effects on adjacent habitats, ranging from fragmentation to contamination by runoff. In …

Despite the influence that amphibians have on the flow of energy and nutrients in ecological
systems, the role that amphibians play in transporting contaminants through food webs has …

The restriction on usage of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) under Stockholm
Convention may promote the production and application of medium chain chlorinated …

Mercury (Hg) is a toxic contaminant that has been mobilized and distributed worldwide and
is a threat to many wildlife species. Amphibians are facing unprecedented global declines …