Variation in corticosterone responses within and between individuals of Adelie penguins, Ross Island 2002-2003

Corticosterone responses to handling were measured three times at four day intervals in 24 Adelie penguins to quantify variation within and between birds in these responses. Blood samples were collected 0, 15 and 30 minutes after each bird was picked up and corticosterone concentration were analysed. The data may provide information on changes in cortocosterone responses during fasting.