Glucocorticoids (GCs; ie cortisol/corticosterone) are a central component of the stress
response and thus their measurement is frequently used to evaluate the impact of stressful …

Climate change and industrial development are contributing to synchronous declines in
Rangifer populations across the Arctic. Chronic stress has been implicated as a proximate …

A study was conducted to (a) determine if beef cattle hair contains cortisol at measurable
concentrations, and (b) identify the effect of hair location and collection method on hair …

Behavioural diversity may serve as a positive indicator of animal welfare that can be applied
in long-term monitoring schemes in managed settings (eg zoos, laboratories, farms) …

In inclement weather, northern zoos are required to provide animals from warmer climates
with indoor exhibits. These indoor exhibits are typically smaller, lack natural substrate, and …

Simple Summary Stress can come in many forms for social animals. We investigated the
effects of increased social instability on individual male stress levels in feral horses. When …

In Tanzania, a proposed road through the Serengeti National Park has caused international
debate as to whether it will cause irreversible damage to the ecosystem. We assessed the …

Identifying the ecological and anthropogenic processes that affect wildlife physiology, and
that may operate as chronic stressors, is of prime importance to implementing appropriate …

Adverse environmental stimuli (stressors) activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
and contribute to allostatic load. This study investigates the contribution of environmental …

Managers of reintroduced wildlife commonly encounter behavioral problems post‐release
that have been linked to physiological condition and elevated stress hormone …