Study of cheetahs and leopards shows lead poisoning threatens wildlife and humans
Daily Maverick | 27.11.2025 05:21
In the first study of its kind, the researchers assessed lead concentrations in the tibias of 62 cheetah carcasses and 11 leopard carcasses. Lead poisoning has far-reaching impacts on humans and domestic animals, with implications for the ecosystem and the meat we consume.
