Monitoring glucocorticoids in faeces and hair is increasingly used in ecological studies and
provides a powerful and minimally intrusive mean to identify physiological challenges faced …

Techniques for analyzing hormone metabolites in animal excreta have created many
opportunities for noninvasive monitoring of health, reproduction, and welfare in zoo animals …

Migratory caribou (Rangifer tarandus sspp.) is an ecotype of conservation concern that is
experiencing increased cumulative stressors associated with rapid climate change and …

Simple Summary Behavioral and physiological measures can be used in tandem to
evaluate the impacts of animal care on snake welfare in zoological institutions. Herein, we …

The endocrinological study by immunological methods allows elucidating mechanisms of
response to environmental challenges and reproductive regulatory mechanisms in animals …

Recent advancements in stress physiology, driven by the relevance of the stress response in
animal welfare and conservation, have focused on alternative techniques beyond blood …

The occurrence of stress-inducing factors in captive crocodilians is a concern, since chronic
stress can negatively affect animal health and reproduction, and hence production …

This study investigates the use of an enzyme immunoassay to measure keratin
glucocorticoid concentrations in reptilian shed skins. Keratin glucocorticoid concentrations …

Parasite load significantly impacts host health and fitness and may vary substantially among
individuals within a population. The immunocompetence handicap hypothesis posits that …

The royal python (Python regius) is commonly bred in captivity. To have a successful
breeding season, accurate monitoring of the reproductive activity is necessary. The use of …