"Forever chemicals" found in organs of vulnerable Japanese wildcats

High concentrations of potentially carcinogenic PFAS "forever chemicals" have been found in Tsushima leopard cats -- a designated natural monument and vulnerable species native to a Japanese island -- researchers said Thursday.The Ehime University-led research team found the chemicals in the organs of all 21 cats examined, raising concerns about the impact of pollution on wildlife conservation across Japan."For the protection of all wild animals, not just the Tsushima leopard cat, there must be a nationwide survey and investigations to identify the pollution source," said Kei Nomiyama, an a…READ FULL ARTICLE