Biological rhythms have a crucial role in shaping the biology and ecology of organisms.
Light pollution is known to disrupt these rhythms, and evidence is emerging that chemical …

Heat stress remains a challenge for all living organisms on the globe, especially in the
summer months. Heat stress is one of the most critical environmental stressors impairing the …

Simple Summary Soil alterations may negatively affect the health of animals living inside
these soils, but these negative effects are often unexplored and remain “hidden” …

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The assessment of stress-related hormone levels using non-invasive methods has gained
popularity in mammal and bird welfare, yet its application in reptiles remains limited …

Simple Summary Evaluating stress in animals is important for improving animal welfare and
husbandry. However, it has been challenging to establish reliable and noninvasive methods …

Glucocorticoids (GCs), a class of steroid hormones released through activation of the
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, perform many vital functions essential for …

Ecology is a diverse field with many researchers interested in drivers and consequences of
variability within populations. Two aspects of variability that have been addressed are …

Agonistic encounters necessary for territory establishment and maintenance can be stressful
for those involved. Stress responsiveness associated with territorial behavior can occur on …

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 …