Behavioral-Physiological Effects of Red Phosphorus Smoke Inhalation on Two Wildlife Species. Task 3. (RP/BR Aerosol Effects upon the Spontaneous Activity, Startle Response, Pulmonary Function and Blood Chemistry/Hematology of Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs (Cy

摘要

This Task 3 Report describes research conducted to evaluate selected behavioral-physiological effects of multiple exposures to a red phosphorus-butyl rubber (RP/BR) military smoke product in 2 wildlife species -- black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) and rock doves (Columba livia). Results expand the Army's comparative database of sub-lethal consequences of RP/BR-smoke exposure. Eight separate inhalation-chamber studies were conducted. Each study evaluated the effects of 4 or 2 successive 80-min RP/BR-aerosol exposures in prairie dogs and rock doves, respectively; and, each study involved selected spontaneous activity, startle response, pulmonary function, or blood chemistry/hematology variables. Keywords: Ecological effects, Screening smoke, Toxicology, Prairie dogs; Pigeons, Lab animals. (JES)