Levels of stress hormone in saliva of newborn deer fawns may predict mortality

(Penn State) The first-ever study of the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the saliva of newborn white-tailed deer fawns yielded thought-provoking results that have Penn State researchers suggesting predation is not the only thing in the wild killing fawns.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 11, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news