Australian Wildlife Health Network

Forum : Diseases and disease agents

Topic:Flame-retardant chemicals in Tasmanian Devils
Name:L Haynes	Date:
Email:lhaynes@zoo.nsw.gov.au	Phone:

Name	Date Of Event	Posted	Details
L Haynes		07/02/2008	Flame retardants that are suspected carcinogens have been found in some of Australia's Tasmanian Devils, researchers announced last week. The find triggered local media reports suggesting that the chemicals might be linked to the mysterious cancer that has been killing the rare marsupials for more than a decade. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/01/080128-devils-cancer.html
L Haynes		01/02/2008	The Australian [newspaper] revealed the presence of high levels of toxic flame-retardant chemicals in the fatty tissue of Tasmanian Devils. These chemicals have been linked to reproductive disorders and cancers in animals and humans. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23088307-2702,00.html Public health authorities will examine whether there are human health implications after the discovery of toxic flame-retardant chemicals in the fatty tissue of Tasmanian Devils. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23094394-23289,00.html
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