Training for Translocation: Predator Conditioning Induces Behavioral Plasticity and Physiological Changes in Captive Eastern Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) (Cryptobranchidae, Amphibia)

Translocations are stressful, especially when captive animals are naïve to natural stimuli. Captive eastern hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) identify predatory fish as threats, but may be more vulnerable to predation and stress because of inexperience with them. We investigat...

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Main Authors: Erin K. Kenison, Rod N. Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/10/1/13