Lead Levels in Rodents Residing on Shooting Ranges

Authors

Bijoux Cheun, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Maria Martinez, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Sean A. Neiswenter Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

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Description

The objective of this study is to investigate the effects that lead left at shooting ranges have on local rodent populations. Shooting ranges have been shown by previous research to have a great influence on the level of lead present in nearby soils and plants. This lead contamination has also been shown to have serious consequences for fauna residing near these ranges, ranging from lead toxicity to death. Many shooting ranges exist in Southern Nevada, and we have sampled a small number of these ranges to explore the possible effects they have on nearby rodent populations. The livers of Dipodomys merriami were sampled. We intend to sample additional species and consider life histories in relation to levels of lead toxicity.

Publication Date

Fall 11-15-2021

Language

English

Keywords

Lead; Soll; Rodent; Shooting Ranges; Contamination

File Format

pdf

File Size

4000 KB

Comments

Faculty Mentor: Sean A. Neiswenter, Ph.D.

Recommended Citation

Cheun, Bijoux; Martinez, Maria; and Neiswenter, Sean A. Ph.D., "Lead Levels in Rodents Residing on Shooting Ranges" (2021). Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters. 72.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/durep_posters/72

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