To beat or not to beat: Behavioral plasticity during the antler growth period affects cortisol but not testosterone concentrations in red deer (Cervus elaphus) males.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2020.113552
Abstract: Out of rut, male red deer (Cervus elaphus) associate themselves in bachelor groups where animals compete for rank position via agonistic interactions. In a previous study on red deer, males were recognized either as "Non-Fighters"… read more here.
Keywords: deer; frequency attacks; cortisol testosterone; cervus elaphus ... See more keywords