Non-invasive endocrine monitoring indicates seasonal variations in gonadal hormone metabolites in dholes (Cuon alpinus) | Zendy

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Non-invasive endocrine monitoring indicates seasonal variations in gonadal hormone metabolites in dholes (Cuon alpinus)

Author(s) -

Jaruwan Khonmee,

Suvichai Rojanasthien,

Chatchote Thitaram,

Jureerat Sumretprasong,

Anurut Aunsusin,

Chawin Chaisongkram,

Nucharin Songsasen

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

conservation physiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942

H-Index - 37

ISSN - 2051-1434

DOI - 10.1093/conphys/cox001

Subject(s) - biology , testosterone (patch) , physiology , metabolite , hormone , endocrine system , sex hormone binding globulin , sex steroid , endocrinology , medicine , androgen , steroid

Non-invasive hormone monitoring was used to monitor reproductive hormone metabolites in dhole ( Cuon alpunus ) faecal samples. The findings indicate that dholes are seasonal breeders. However, the geographical origin of the animals may influence the onset of the breeding season. Finally, the study demonstrated evidence of polyoestrus in the female.

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