Ecology and Pathology of Wildlife in Response to Spray Irrigation of Chlorinated Sewage Effluent. Phase II

摘要

Prior to chlorinated effluent spraying on a 200 ha area, research concentrated on developing techniquesto monitor changes in wildlife populations and habitats and collecting a data base for comparison with post-spray information. Cottontail rabbits were radio-tagged and followed throughout the year. Home ranges, movements and habitat use were determined and microenvironment measurements were made at rabbit bedsites. Selected quantitative histologic measurements were made and compared with various body and blood parameters to determine whether they could be used to define the health status of cottontail rabbits. Necropsied rabbits were examined for endoparasites, pathological changes and blood parasites.