The ability for traits to recover after exposure to stress varies depending on the magnitude,
duration, or type of stressor. One such stressor is circadian rhythm disruption stemming from …

Seabirds are the most endangered avian taxa on Earth, with over a third of species globally
threatened. To help slow their decline, conservation physiology seeks to determine how …

Simple Summary Some studies on zoo penguins have shown that the presence of visitors
may be fear-provoking. To manage zoo visitor–animal interactions, it is important to …

Androgens and estrogens are steroid hormones that regulate reproductive processes in
both males and females. Monitoring plasma levels of these steroids or their metabolites …

In order to maximize their fitness, organisms in seasonal environments rely on external cues
to optimally time their life‐history stages. One of the most important zeitgeber to time …

Physiological stress responses to capture may be an indicator of welfare challenges
induced by animal handling. Simultaneously, blood chemistry changes induced by stress …

Cognitive deficits are a particularly debilitating symptom group in schizophrenia. We
investigated the effect of a 'two hit'combination of two factors implicated in schizophrenia …

A number of potential stressors are present in captive environments and it is critically
important to identify them in order to improve health and welfare in ex situ animal …

The world loves penguins. Their toddler-like, bipedal gait and general demeanor endear
them to humans. When watching them struggling across rocky shorelines with their stumpy …

Wild animals, particularly those affected by urban expansion frequently face challenges
such as vehicle collisions, and encounters with domestic dogs. Rehabilitation in care …