Captivity alters behaviour but not seasonal brain size change in semi-naturally housed shrews

Captivity alters behaviour but not seasonal brain size change in semi-naturally housed shrews

Captivity, frequently used in animal research, can profoundly alter brain size, cognitive abilities and activity levels. Critically, persistent exposure to stressors in captive environments can lead to chronic stress and subsequently to a range of health issues. However, the direct implications of c...

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Main Authors: Cecilia Baldoni, Konstantinos Raptis, Marina Farantouri, Ivan Lenzi, Ka Sing Lim, Myles H. M. Menz, Marion Muturi, Marco Reisert, Maria Alejandra Bedoya Duque, William R. Thomas, Liliana M. Dávalos, John D. Nieland, Dominik von Elverfeldt, Dina K. N. Dechmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2025-03-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
Sorex araneus
associative learning
chronic stress
motivation
magnetic resonance imaging
activity
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.242138
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