Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

Ecological risk assessment of heavy metals and water bird distribution in rift valley lakes, Kenya

Barasa Mercy*
  • Barasa Mercy*
  • Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
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James Mbaria
  • James Mbaria
  • Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Gerald Muchemi
  • Gerald Muchemi
  • Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Francis Gakuya
  • Francis Gakuya
  • Department of Veterinary and Capture Services, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya.
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Edward Kariuki
  • Edward Kariuki
  • Department of Veterinary and Capture Services, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya.
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Wanyoike Wamiti
  • Wanyoike Wamiti
  • Zoology Department, National Museums of Kenya, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 20 January 2017
  •  Accepted: 13 February 2017
  •  Published: 31 March 2017

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