Stronger Stress Response in Monkeys Helps Them Survive

A new UCLA-led study co-authored by evolutionary anthropologist and field primatologist Susan Perry reveals that a stronger physiological stress response may be key to survival in the wild. Researchers found that white-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica who exhibited heightened stress reactions during mild droughts were better equipped to endure extreme climate conditions. These findings shed light on how animals adapt to environmental challenges and could offer insights into species’ resilience to climate change. To read more about how stress might be an unexpected survival tool in the animal kingdom, you can do so here, with the original article here.