23 marzo 2015
In spotted hyenas, lactation increases the chance of parasite infection, a new study has shown. Researchers revealed for the first time in a large carnivore that immune processes were compromised in lactating spotted hyena females. Mothers producing the larger volume of milk required by a twin litter had higher hookworm infections than those raising singleton litters.
http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/~3/pIOrsbDSQUY/150323075424.htm
