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
Inbreeding and inbreeding avoidance in wild giant pandas
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.14284
Abstract: Inbreeding can have negative consequences on population and individual fitness, which could be counteracted by inbreeding avoidance mechanisms. However, the inbreeding risk and inbreeding avoidance mechanisms in endangered species are less studied. The giant panda,… read more here.
Keywords: wild giant; inbreeding avoidance; risk inbreeding; giant pandas ... See more keywords
Air Quality Impacts on the Giant Panda Habitat in the Qinling Mountains: Chemical Characteristics and Sources of Elements in PM2.5
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DOI: 10.3390/su15108330
Abstract: The wild giant panda habitat is inaccessible and far away from the main areas of human activity, so environmental pollutants entering the habitat are mainly the result of external migration and spread through the atmospheric… read more here.
Keywords: chemical characteristics; giant panda; wild giant; habitat ... See more keywords