Researchers test the effects predators have
on their prey's cortisol levels in the wild
Date: December
6, 2017
Source:
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric
Science
Summary:
While a little added stress may be helpful to
flee a dangerous situation, or to meet an approaching deadline, it's no secret
that prolonged exposure to the stress hormone cortisol is linked to health
problems. So, what effects does stress have on animals in the wild that need to
navigate the same waters as the ocean's top predator -- great white sharks?
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