Non-invasive measurement of glucocorticoids: Advances and problems

R Palme - Physiology & behavior, 2019 - Elsevier
Glucocorticoids (GCs; ie cortisol/corticosterone) are a central component of the stress
response and thus their measurement is frequently used to evaluate the impact of stressful …

Citizen science and wildlife biology: Synergies and challenges

D Frigerio, P Pipek, S Kimmig, S Winter… - Ethology, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Citizen science (CS) has evolved over the past decades as a working method involving
interested citizens in scientific research, for example by reporting observations, taking …

Storytelling for narrative approaches in citizen science: Towards a generalized model

A Richter, A Sieber, J Siebert… - Journal of Science …, 2019 - jcom.sissa.it
Storytelling essentials are stories that direct attention, trigger emotions, and prompt
understanding. Citizen science has recently promoted the narrative approach of storytelling …

The northern bald ibis Geronticus eremita: history, current status and future perspectives

C Böhm, CGR Bowden, PJ Seddon, T Hatipoğlu… - Oryx, 2021 - cambridge.org
The northern bald ibis Geronticus eremita was once widespread throughout the Middle East,
northern Africa, and southern and central Europe. Habitat destruction, persecution and the …

Complex relationships between physiological stress and endoparasite infections in natural populations

C Romeo, LA Wauters, F Santicchia, B Dantzer… - Current …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Short-term elevation of glucocorticoids (GCs) is one of the major physiological mechanisms
by which vertebrates cope with challenging environmental or social factors (stressors) …

Quantifying the social structure of a large captive flock of greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus): Potential implications for management in captivity

PE Rose, DP Croft - Behavioural Processes, 2018 - Elsevier
An appropriate social environment for species held in captivity is key for ensuring both good
welfare and reproductive performance. Species with a complex social structure may suffer if …

Feather corticosterone in Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita: a stable matrix over time able to predict reproductive success

L Monclús, O Tallo-Parra, A Carbajal, MA Quevedo… - Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Measuring corticosterone concentrations in feathers (FCC) has been increasingly used as
an integrated index of bird's response to stressors, offering valuable insights into …

Corticosterone response by Peromyscus mice to parasites, reproductive season, and age

JSM Veitch, J Bowman, G Mastromonaco… - General and …, 2021 - Elsevier
A common response to parasite infestations is increased production of glucocorticoid
hormones that regulate immune function. We examined relationships between ectoparasite …

Primary pupils, science and a model bird species: Evidence for the efficacy of extracurricular science education

K Hirschenhauser, D Frigerio, V Leithinger… - Plos one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Beyond subject matter learning, primary science teaching aims at encouraging positive
attitudes toward, and lasting interest in, science. This study tested whether the learning and …

Monitoring public awareness about the endangered northern bald ibis: A case study involving primary school children as citizen scientists

D Frigerio, V Puehringer-Sturmayr… - PeerJ, 2019 - peerj.com
Background Citizen science has evolved over the past decades by motivating members of
the public to interact with scientists and actively participate in scientific research and …