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Herbert, G.B., Peterle, T.J. Heavy metal and organochlorine compound concentrations in tissues of raccoons from East-Central Michigan. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 44, 331–338 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01700155
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