Early-life adversity modulates growth trajectories and red blood cell mitochondrial metabolism in king penguin chicks
Nina Cossin‐Sevrin, Katja Anttila, Mathilde Lejeune, Céline Bocquet, Maelle Fusillier, Thomas Faulmann, Camille Lemonnier, Natacha Garcin, Anne Cillard, Pierre Bize, Jean‐Patrice Robin, Suvi Ruuskanen, Vincent A. Viblanc
This study examines how early-life adversity affects growth and mitochondrial metabolism in king penguin chicks, finding higher mitochondrial metabolism in late-born chicks but no clear link to growth patterns.
Journal of Avian Biology · May 1, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology