Seasonal glucocorticoid secretion in mountain hares (Lepus timidus)

被引：11
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作者：
Rehnus, Maik [1 ]
Palme, Rupert [2 ]
Filli, Flurin [3 ]
Hacklaender, Klaus [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Nat Resources & Life Sci Vienna, Inst Wildlife Biol & Game Management, A-1180 Vienna, Austria
[2] Univ Vet Med Vienna, Dept Biomed Sci Biochem, A-1210 Vienna, Austria
[3] Swiss Natl Pk, CH-7530 Zernez, Switzerland
来源：
MAMMALIA | 2010年 / 74卷 / 03期
关键词：
faeces; glucocorticoids; mountain hare; non-invasive; seasonal changes; FECAL CORTISOL METABOLITES; PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS-RESPONSE; REINDEER RANGIFER-TARANDUS; DEER; VALIDATION; RUMINANTS; RHYTHMS; THREAT; FECES;
D O I：
10.1515/MAMM.2010.032
中图分类号：
Q95 [动物学];
学科分类号：
071002 ;
摘要：
In temperate climates mammals might show elevated glucocorticoid secretion in winter to facilitate catabolism. We investigated the influence of season on the concentration of faecal glucocorticoid metabolites (GCMs) in mountain hares throughout the course of 1 year. The results show that mountain hares did not have higher GCM values in winter. Our results suggested that this lagomorph copes with harsh environmental conditions by reducing metabolic rate instead of depleting fat reserves.
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页码：347 / 350
页数：4
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