Episode 404
Does stress affect elephant fertility?
Endangered elephants have fewer offspring if their mothers are stressed when they are born
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
September 22, 20153m 53s
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Show Notes
It has been found that endangered Asian elephants age faster and have fewer offspring if their mothers are stressed when they are born. Researchers at the University of Sheffield measured a hormone associated with stress to determine the time of year that the elephants most feel the pressure. Charis Lestrange spoke with lead author Hannah Mumby to find out more. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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