Effect of capture and season on fecal glucocorticoid levels in deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and red-backed voles (Clethrionomys gapperi)

James M. Harper; Steven N. Austad

doi:10.1006/gcen.2001.7682

Effect of capture and season on fecal glucocorticoid levels in deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and red-backed voles (Clethrionomys gapperi)

James M. Harper, Steven N. Austad

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Abstract

The effect of confinement and season on fecal glucocorticoid (GC) levels in deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and red-backed voles (Clethrionomys gapperi) was determined. Deer mice confined in a Sherman trap more than 4 h had fecal GC levels that were significantly higher than those in individuals that remained in a trap 4 h or less. However, this treatment may not be stressful for red-backed voles as neither plasma nor fecal GC levels were significantly elevated after 12 h of confinement. In addition, a clear temporal pattern in the secretion of fecal GCs was observed between mid June and early November in both species.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	337-344
Number of pages	8
Journal	General and Comparative Endocrinology
Volume	123
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1006/gcen.2001.7682
State	Published - Jan 1 2001

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Keywords

Clethrionomys gapperi
Fecal GCs
Peromyscus maniculatus
Seasonality
Trap stress

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Animal Science and Zoology
Endocrinology

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Harper, J. M., & Austad, S. N. (2001). Effect of capture and season on fecal glucocorticoid levels in deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and red-backed voles (Clethrionomys gapperi). General and Comparative Endocrinology, 123(3), 337-344. https://doi.org/10.1006/gcen.2001.7682

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