Implications of Endocrine Disruptors on Wildlife Populations
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Wildlife".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editor
Interests: environmental contaminants; farm animals; wild animals; animal health; immune system; endocrine system; health effects; contaminant exposure; immunotoxicity; endocrine disruption
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Endocrine disruptors are a class of environmental contaminants that interfere with the endocrine system of animals. This disruption can lead to a range of health issues in both marine and terrestrial wildlife. The endocrine system regulates vital biological processes, and its proper function is critical for the overall health of wild animals.
This Special Issue, titled "Implications of Endocrine Disruptors on Wildlife Populations," aims to bring together original research and review articles on the effects of these contaminants. We are particularly interested in studies that investigate the health and physiological effects of endocrine disruptors, including their impacts on the immune system, endocrine system, and overall well-being of wildlife. We invite submissions that cover the detection of endocrine-disrupting contaminants in habitats, animal feeds, and the tissues of wild animals.
Dr. Susanna Draghi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental contaminants
- endocrine disruptors
- wildlife populations
- animal health
- endocrine system
- immunotoxicity
- contaminant exposure
- ecosystem health
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