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 …

Stress in teleosts is an increasingly studied topic because of its interaction with growth,
reproduction, immune system and ultimately fitness of the animal. Whether it is for evaluating …

Simple Summary Dogs have an extraordinary olfactory capability, which far exceeds that of
humans. Dogs' sense of smell seems to be the main sense, allowing them to not only gather …

Baleen whales (Mysticeti) communicate using low-frequency acoustic signals. These long-
wavelength sounds can be detected over hundreds of kilometres, potentially allowing …

Stress responses play a key role in allowing animals to cope with change and challenge in
the face of both environmental certainty and uncertainty. Measurement of glucocorticoid …

Animal welfare is of increasing importance and absence of chronic stress is one of its
prerequisites. During stress, various endocrine responses are involved to improve the …

In recent years, the noninvasive monitoring of steroid hormone metabolites in feces of
mammals and droppings of birds has become an increasingly popular technique. It offers …

Faecal steroid hormone metabolites are becoming increasingly popular as parameters for
reproductive functions and stress. The extraction of the steroids from the faecal matrix …

The Southern Resident killer whale population (Orcinus orca) was listed as endangered in
2005 and shows little sign of recovery. These fish eating whales feed primarily on …

Non-invasive techniques to monitor stress hormones in small animals like mice offer several
advantages and are highly demanded in laboratory as well as in field research. Since …