Seasonal dynamics of parasitism and stress physiology in wild giant pandas
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DOI: 10.1093/conphys/coaa085
Abstract: Parasitic infection as a form of chronic stress affects the cortisol metabolite levels, and the cortisol levels were consistent with the seasonal variation in parasite infection. Sex, age, reproductive status and diet composition were directly… read more here.
Keywords: seasonal dynamics; wild giant; physiology; stress ... See more keywords