Microplastics were found in the blood of wildlife in remote areas of Brazil.

Updated 2026-11-12 · told from many outlets at once

A study in Brazil has detected microplastics in the blood of 43 out of 47 tapirs and giant anteaters examined. The contamination was linked to human influence on the animals' habitats.

• A study detected microplastics in the blood of 43 of 47 tapirs and giant anteaters examined in Brazil.

Outlets: ABC Color, El Espectador, N1 BiH, Tages-Anzeiger, g1, n-tv

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