#TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We suggest predation risk will induce stress when risk cannot be adequately predicted or controlled behaviorally https://t.co/QfKSe1t9JN https://t.co/5fmcSVMcbQ
Physiological stress responses to natural variation in predation risk: evidence from white sharks and seals.
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The discussions highlight the significance of the research by emphasizing how unpredictable threats from white sharks induce stress in seals, as seen in phrases like 'stress responses are triggered when prey cannot predict or avoid predation,' and by referencing detailed findings. The tone and language reflect curiosity and support, demonstrating both interest and engagement with the study’s implications for ecological understanding.
Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings that unpredictable predation risk elevates stress in seals.
The discussion shows high interest, with references to studies and implications for predator-prey interactions.
Participants reference specific studies and methodological insights, indicating meaningful engagement.
The posts imply that the research contributes valuable understanding to ecological stress responses, though not universally revolutionary.
Abstract in brief
- This study examines how natural variations in predation risk from white sharks affect the stress levels of Cape fur seals, using fecal glucocorticoid concentrations (fGCM) as a stress indicator.
- Results showed higher stress levels in seals living at colonies with unpredictable and uncontrollable shark threats, supporting the idea that stress responses are triggered when prey cannot predict or avoid predation risk.
- The findings suggest that predation risk induces stress mainly when it is unpredictable and not manageable through behavior, highlighting the importance of risk predictability in predator-prey stress interactions.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyPhysiological stress responses to natural variation in predation risk: evidence from white sharks and seals (Hammerschlag et al. 2017) https://t.co/P0AUue2lcS #365papers
RT @DrNeilHammer: #TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We sugge…
RT @sharktagging: Check out a preview of the video about this study - We think it provides a great addition to the topic of non-consumptive…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We sugge…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We sugge…
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Impact of Predation Risk on Seal Stress Levels and Behavior
This study examines how natural variations in predation risk from white sharks affect Cape fur seals' stress levels, using fecal glucocorticoid concentrations as an indicator. Higher stress occurs where threat…
RT @sharktagging: Check out a preview of the video about this study - We think it provides a great addition to the topic of non-consumptive…
Physiological stress responses to natural variation in predation risk: evidence from white sharks and seals (Hammerschlag et al. 2017) https://t.co/P0AUue2lcS #365papers
RT @DrNeilHammer: #TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We sugge…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We sugge…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We sugge…
RT @DrNeilHammer: #TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We sugge…
#TBT to our study @ESAEcology finding that threat of white shark attack causes physiological changes in seals. We suggest predation risk will induce stress when risk cannot be adequately predicted or controlled behaviorally https://t.co/QfKSe1t9JN https://t.co/5fmcSVMcbQ
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecy.2049/abstract New by @DrNeilHammer
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