A novel integrativemethod formeasuring body condition in ecological studies b…

1. The body condition of free-ranging animals affects their response to stress, decisions, ability to fulfil vital needs and, ultimately, fitness. However, this key attribute in ecology remains difficult to assess, and there is a clear need for more integrativemeasures than the common univariate proxies. 2. We propose a systems biology approach that positions individuals along a gradient fro…