Researchers Find Lead, Plastic Additives and Other Contaminants in Hedgehogs

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By Paige BennettApr 2, 2025, 2:51 pm180 ptsTrendingTop
In a new study, researchers have found a wide range of pollutants in Western European hedgehogs, including heavy metals, plastic additives and more. The researchers from Lund University in Sweden were exploring the levels of heavy metals found in hedgehogs in southern Sweden, following previous research that…

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Researchers Find Lead, Plastic Additives and Other Contaminants in Hedgehogs

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