Non-invasive assessment of adrenocortical function in captive Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) and its relation to housing conditions
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is one of 23 extant crocodilian species, and has been farmed in southern Africa since the 1960s. For the crocodile industry, chronic stress and its often negative consequences are a concern, since stressors can negatively affect animal production as well as...