May 2022 in “Hormones and behavior” This study found that hair cortisol levels in black-tailed prairie dogs, influenced by factors like predation risk and lactation, were associated with reproductive success, supporting the Cort-Adaptation hypothesis.
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November 2014 in “Functional Ecology” This study found that wolves in heavily hunted areas of Canada's tundra–taiga exhibited higher levels of stress and reproductive hormones, indicating social instability and increased reproductive effort due to human-caused mortality.
This study is the first to document significant age-related pathologies in endangered captive Julia Creek dunnarts, highlighting hormonal dysregulation and reproductive issues in females, while males exhibited higher occurrences of cutaneous diseases and testicular degeneration, providing valuable insight for conservation efforts.
September 2023 in “Curēus” This source discusses the complexity of cancer research, emphasizing that despite extensive studies, a comprehensive understanding of metastatic progression and therapeutic development remains elusive, and underscores the importance of animal models in breast cancer research.
This study is the first to report major spontaneous diseases in aging Julia Creek dunnarts, highlighting hormonal dysregulation and lymphoid neoplasia as common conditions in this endangered species.