The effects of sex, age and commensal way of life on levels of fecal glucocorticoid metabolites in spiny mice (Acomys cahirinus)

Authors: M. Novakova, R. Palme, H. Kutalova, L. Jansky, D. Frynta

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: adrenocortical activity, commensalisms, feces, glucocorticoids, mating systems, non-invasive monitoring, rodents, social stress, sociality, welfare