The results of the items on social stress are presented in Table 3. The Index of Social Stress (ISS) was generated through the use of five derived variables using the 2000 census data. Social defeat and subordination as models of social stress in laboratory rodents: A review.
A bobcat has many defense mechanisms that they can use against  their predators. These defense mechanisms include their sharp  claws, sharp dagger style teeth, ferocious gro â¦ wl, concealment  capabilities, and keen sense of sight.1 person found this useful. bobcat has many defense mechanisms that they can use against  their predators. These defense mechanisms include their sharp  claws, sharp dagger style teeth, ferocious gro â¦ wl, concealment  capabilities, and keen sense of sight. 1 person found this useful.
Bobcats do not fear the water as much as other cat species. Bobcats commonly wade and swim, and many bobcats do not hesitate to attack a beaver in shallow water. Bobcats are skilled tree climbers, and they do not hesitate to bound up a tree to avoid persecution.