Semen collection and ejaculate characteristics of the Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) | Zendy

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Semen collection and ejaculate characteristics of the Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)

Author(s) -

Dawn Zimmerman,

Mark A. Mitchell

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/cox062

Subject(s) - electroejaculation , biology , semen , semen collection , endangered species , reproductive biology , zoology , sperm motility , ecology , fishery , artificial insemination , anatomy , habitat , embryo , genetics , embryogenesis , pregnancy

Chelonians are one of the most threatened groups of vertebrates in the world and conservation attempts are limited by a lack of reproductive assistance programs. This study developed a safe protocol for semen collection via electroejaculation of leopard tortoises, as a tool for use in chelonian reproductive assistance programs.

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