The endangered African Great Ape: Pesticide residues in soil and plants consumed by Mountain Gorillas (Gorilla beringei) in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, East Africa

Amusa, Chemonges; Rothman, Jessica M.; Odongo, Silver; Matovu, Henry; Ssebugere, Patrick; Baranga, Deborah

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143692

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“…plastics) crossing the chimpanzee territory from the East to the West (Figure 1), we exclude that road pollutants may play a role in the abnormal phenotypes. Chimpanzees may also be indirectly exposed to pesticides when they feed on plants at the edge of the farmlands or growing at the riverbanks, as suggested for mountain gorillas in western Uganda, who feed on leaves containing detectable levels of ΣDDTs, αendosulfan and β-endosulfan (Amusa et al, 2021). The fact that 18 compounds detected in Mpanga River were consistently found both in the Western and Southern parts of the river over the three study years, shows the water is likely constantly polluted by agricultural compounds.…”

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High urinary oxidative DNA damage in wild chimpanzees ranging in proximity of agricultural fields in Sebitoli area, Uganda

Krief,

Spirhanzlova,

Masi

et al. 2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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High urinary oxidative DNA damage in wild chimpanzees ranging in proximity of agricultural fields in Sebitoli area, Uganda

Krief,

Spirhanzlova,

Masi

et al. 2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…This may be associated with the fact that large carnivore populations (wolf, bear, wolverine, lynx) have declined in Europe and their numbers are very small [62,73]. Most of these populations are threatened and protected by law [34,52]; therefore, it is necessary to access samples from these individuals to carry out studies [37,74]. In addition to being threatened, some species, such as polar bears, live in very remote areas, difficult to access and with harsh climates [25,50].…”

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European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review

Garcês,

Pires

2023

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Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that affects not only human health but also the health of wildlife and the environment. Wildlife can serve as reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotics in veterinary medicine and agriculture can contribute to the development of resistance in these populations. Several European carnivore species, such as wolves, foxes, otters, and bears, can be exposed to antibiotics by consuming contaminated food, water, or other resources in their habitats. These animals can also be indirectly exposed to antibiotics through interactions with domestic animals and human activities in their environment. Antibiotic resistance in wildlife can harm ecosystem health and also impact human health indirectly through various pathways, including zoonotic disease transmission. Moreover, the spread of resistant bacteria in wildlife can complicate conservation efforts, as it can threaten already endangered species. This review aims to describe the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wild carnivores in Europe.

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“…The BINP is one of the world's oldest, most complex and biologically diverse ecosystems. 16 The densely forested park or the 'impenetrable forest' also known as the 'The Place of Darkness' -resides approximately half of the world's gorilla population, which makes it one of the most important conservation areas. 17 Because of the extensive biodiversity and because several endangered species call this area home, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…”

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The management of mountain gorilla tourism in Uganda: Are the socio-economic benefits realised?

Muresherwa

Makuzva

Dube

et al. 2022

The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa

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Despite being endangered, the mountain gorilla (gorilla beringei beringei) is inextricably linked to tourism. With only 1069 primates globally, expanded conservation initiatives need to be extended to allow for continuous and sustainable benefits from gorilla tourism. This unique tourism niche has positively changed the economies of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where they are endemic. Vast opportunities emanate from the management and conservation of the great apes (e.g. poverty alleviation, economic growth, etc.). The study examined the management of mountain gorilla tourism and its socio-economic contribution to selected stakeholders in Butogota, a rural community next to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP). To achieve this, structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with six stakeholder groups. In order to gather samples for the study, convenience sampling and snowball sampling were used. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analysed with the help of the constant comparative method. Key findings show that mountain gorilla tourism activities benefit people in a number of ways, including job creation, entrepreneurial opportunities and expanded local infrastructure. The study highlights key imperatives for the effective management of mountain gorilla tourism, including developing infrastructure, investment in training, empowerment of locals, controlled access, and more conservation and dealing with the persistent corruption problem.

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The endangered African Great Ape: Pesticide residues in soil and plants consumed by Mountain Gorillas (Gorilla beringei) in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, East Africa

Cited by 12 publications

References 94 publications

High urinary oxidative DNA damage in wild chimpanzees ranging in proximity of agricultural fields in Sebitoli area, Uganda

High urinary oxidative DNA damage in wild chimpanzees ranging in proximity of agricultural fields in Sebitoli area, Uganda

European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review

The management of mountain gorilla tourism in Uganda: Are the socio-economic benefits realised?

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