Accumulation of lead, cadmium, and mercury in liver and kidney of the brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in relation to the season, age, and sex in the West Slovakian Lowland.

Concentrations of lead, cadmium, and mercury in liver and kidneys of brown hares in relation to season, age, and sex were investigated. Over a period of one year 74 hares, 36 males and 38 females were analyzed. The concentrations of lead and cadmium were analyzed by AAS and mercury was determined by mercury vapor technique.