Poisoning of wild birds following ingestion of lead from ammunition has long been
recognised and considerable recent research has focused on terrestrial birds, including …

Poisoning, including secondary lead poisoning, is cited as the single most important cause
of vulture mortalities in Africa. To evaluate the prevalence of lead poisoning among South …

Reintroduction to, or reinforcement of, threatened wild populations are commonly used
conservation strategies. Reintroductions of the Southern Ground-hornbill Bucorvus …

Examining the suitability of landscape patches for endangered species enhances critical
insights and indicators into the processes of population structure, community dynamics, and …

Abstract The Southern Ground-hornbill (SGH)(Bucorvus leadbeateri) is considered an
umbrella species for biodiversity conservation in savannah biomes since they require large …

Lead toxicosis remains a concern in raptors, especially following feeding on carcasses
sourced from hunting. Rapid diagnosis of lead exposure and easy field monitoring is …

Six adult Waldrapp ibis (Geronticus eremita) were presented with heavy metal toxicosis
secondary to paint chip ingestion after being placed in an indoor confinement enclosure …

Southern ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) populations are declining across their
natural range. It is therefore essential to provide veterinary care for sick, injured, and …

One of only nine African savanna hornbill species, the Southern Ground-Hornbill (Bucorvus
leadbeateri: hereafter SGH) is listed as being of both international and national conservation …

Populations of secondary tree-cavity nesting bird species are often limited by a shortage of
natural nesting sites. For the Southern Ground Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri that typically …