STATE ASSESSMENT OF A BOTTLE-NOSED-DOLPHI N TURSIOPS-TRUNCATUS AFTER CAPTURE

Blood (eosinophil count and glucose content) and heart rate parameters were studied for assessment of individual responses and level of stre ss reaction of recently captured bottlenosed dolphins Tursiops truncat us. Cross-tabulation analysis was carried out of the physiological par ameters and the following process of adaptation to captivity. The norm al level of stress response in contrast to excessive or abnormal respo nses were of the best predictive value for adaptation and survival of the animals. Correlation was found between the blood system parameters and heart rate variability in stress response assessment.