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Animals have personalities, too

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An individual's personality can have a big effect on their life. Increasingly, scientists are discovering that animals are no different. A new study led by Dr. Kathryn Arnold, of the Environment Department at the University of York has added important experimental evidence showing that animal personalities are reflected in their oxidative stress profiles.

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