Bullet-derived lead in tissues of the wild boar (Sus scrofa) and red deer (Cervus elaphus)

European Journal of Wildlife Research

Volumn 54, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 231-235

  Dobrowolska, A ^a   Melosik, M ^a  

^a WEST POMERANIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Poland)

Author keywords

Bullet wounds; Bullet derived lead; Red deer; Wild boar

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CERVUS ELAPHUS; SUIDAE; SUS SCROFA;

EID: 42449150371     PISSN: 16124642     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10344-007-0134-y     Document Type: Article

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