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Gold mining introduces an overlooked threat to wild caimans
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a technology story. Phys.org Breaking News is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 4 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Gold mining introduces an overlooked threat to wild caimans”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
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Mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining in tropical regions is finding its way into wildlife. A team from the University of Vienna and the Veterinary University of Vienna shows that mercury exposure impairs the glucocorticoid response that helps animals cope with acute stress.
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