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Microplastics in fecal samples of mammalian terrestrial wildlife in Hong Kong

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Mariella Siña, Mariella Siña, Alexander Kunz, Christelle Not Alexander Kunz, Mariella Siña, Mariella Siña, Christelle Not Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Alexander Kunz, Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Sofia Ya Hsuan Liou, Christelle Not Sofia Ya Hsuan Liou, Sofia Ya Hsuan Liou, Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Christelle Not Sofia Ya Hsuan Liou, Alexander Kunz, Christelle Not Christelle Not Sofia Ya Hsuan Liou, Mariella Siña, Christelle Not Christelle Not Alexander Kunz, Mariella Siña, Christelle Not

Summary

Researchers assessed microplastic presence and abundance in fecal samples from mammalian wildlife in Hong Kong country parks, examining how animals living near human-modified habitats accumulate plastic particles. Microplastics were detected in wildlife feces, with types reflecting human-associated plastic waste from nearby populated areas.

Despite its high population density, Hong Kong continues to support a diversity of wildlife within its adjacent country parks. Wildlife residing in Hong Kong's country parks often experience interaction with humans, leading to alterations to their diet. This study aims to assess the presence and abundance of microplastics (MPs) in feces of various terrestrial mammals inhabiting six country parks in Hong Kong, serving as an indicator of plastic ingestion. The study includes five species: macaques, boars, porcupine, buffalo and cattle. Samples were collected in the summer of 2022, one to three sampling sites selected for each animal species. Sample treatment included two digestion processes with Fenton's reagent and 10 Also see: https://micro2024.sciencesconf.org/559479/document

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