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How do you know a hedgehog is in distress? The method for measuring its stress level
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September 24, 2026

How do you know a hedgehog is in distress? The method for measuring its stress level

The new method allows detection of hormonal changes via a non‑invasive analysis. Researchers who applied it found a link between high levels of glucocorticoids and mortality and intestinal parasite infection. The findings may help improve care for hedgehogs undergoing rehabilitation, through a deeper and more learned examination of the threats they face in the wild.

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