Fecal glucocorticoid metabolite and T3 profiles of orphaned elephants differ from non-orphaned elephants in Zambia

Fecal glucocorticoid metabolite and T3 profiles of orphaned elephants differ from non-orphaned elephants in Zambia

Background Elephants provide valuable insight into how early-life adverse events (ELAEs) associate with animal health and welfare because they can live to advanced ages, display extensive cognitive and memory capabilities, and rely heavily on social bonds. Although it is known that African savanna e...

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Main Authors: Daniella E. Chusyd, Janine L. Brown, Steve Paris, Nicole Boisseau, Webster Mwaanga, Moses Kasongo, Lisa Olivier, Stephanie L. Dickinson, Bailey Ortyl, Tessa Steiniche, Steven N. Austad, David B. Allison, Michael D. Wasserman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2025-04-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
African savanna elephants
Early life adversity
Stress
Thyroid hormone
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/19122.pdf
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