More research needed on effects of maternal stress in wild animals

More research needed on effects of maternal stress in wild animals 09/07/2017 10:40 AM EDT If a human mother is stressed while pregnant, research shows her child is much more likely to have emotional, cognitive or even physiological problems, such as attention deficit, hyperactivity, anxiety, language delay, obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Conversely, the results of maternal stress on the offspring of other animals--particularly wildlife under threat from predators--is believed to be positive, and contributes to their survival. Full story at http://news.psu.edu/story/480274/2017/08/31/research/more-research-needed-effects-maternal-stress-wild-animals Source The Pennsylvania State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111