Killer whale crisis: DDT disrupts hormones

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Feb 12, 2025, 12:15 pm63 pts
Killer whales, as apex predators with long lifespans, are prone to accumulating high levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like DDTs in their bodies, raising concerns about the potential impacts. DDTs were widely used as insecticides, but are now banned in many countries due to their adverse effects on…

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