Urinary cortisol levels of gray‐cheeked mangabeys are higher in disturbed compared to undisturbed forest areas in Kibale National Park, Uganda
Jaimez N, Bribiescas R, Aronsen G, Anestis S, Watts D. Urinary cortisol levels of gray‐cheeked mangabeys are higher in disturbed compared to undisturbed forest areas in Kibale National Park, Uganda. Animal Conservation 2011, 15: 242-247. DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00508.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUndisturbed forest areasEnergetic stressHabitat disturbanceConservation effortsWild primate speciesChronic energetic stressForest areaHabitat variationWild populationsAnthropogenic stressUndisturbed forestFood availabilityWild animalsPrimate speciesHigher average cortisol levelsPhysiological responsesAnthropogenic effectsAnthropogenic activitiesDeleterious effectsStressWildConspecificsSpeciesReproductionDiurnal pattern