Health● Low47m ago · Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
Microplastics in the blood of Pantanal animals raise questions about health risks
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Tapir in flooded area of Pantanal. Incab Brazil. Researchers identified another impact of human presence on the fauna of the planet's largest wetland, the Pantanal. Microplastics were found in the blood of tapirs, giant anteaters and giant armadillos, including in animals living in protected regions.
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