Corticosterone plays a central role in maintaining homeostasis, promoting energy
acquisition, and regulating the stress response in birds. Exposure to elevated levels of …

In recent years, the potential for maternal stress effects to adaptively alter offspring
phenotype has received considerable attention. This research has identified offspring traits …

Non‐native (invasive) species offer a unique opportunity to study the geographical
distribution and range limits of species, wherein the evolutionary change driven by …

Maternally derived hormones induce variation in offspring phenotype, with consequences
that can carry over into post-natal life and even into adulthood. In birds, maternal egg …

Climate change has the potential to expose sea turtle nests to higher temperatures, which
may negatively impact sea turtle hatchling vigor. In this study, loggerhead and green …

Stress avoidance and the production of testosterone and 17β-estradiol are vital for the
successful reproduction of freshwater turtles. An increase in corticosterone, the hormone …

When females face adverse environmental conditions, physiological changes, such as
elevated corticosterone levels, to cope with the stressors may also impact their offspring …