Some Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Wildlife of the Northern Territory, Australia, 1970-71

Abstract

A survey was made, during 1970 and 1971, of organochlorine pesticide residues in the fatty tissues of 12 mammal, 4 bird, 10 reptile, and 6 fish species collected from areas defined as undeveloped and developed of both the arid and tropical zones of the Northern Territory. Pooled samples were taken of most species. Where possible, each species was sampled from each of the four areas.