Problems in Small Mammal Radioecology

• Published in: Environmental science and pollution research international Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 95 - 106
• Main Authors: Baryakhtar, V G, Bondarkov, MD, Gaschak, S P, Goryanaya, JA, Maximenko, A M, Liabik, V V, Chesser, R K, Baker, R G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2003
• Subjects: Ukraine, Chernobyl; USA; Belarus; Ukraine; Russia

Small mammals, particularly mouse rodents and shrews, have for a long time been objects of great interest to radioecologists. First, they are convenient and popular subjects for pilot research, because they have high reproductive rates and require simple conditions for laboratory housing. In additio...