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Penetration of zona‐free hamster ova by Siberian tiger sperm
Author(s) -
Post G. S.,
Hensleigh H. C.,
Byers A. P.,
Seal U. S.,
Kreeger T. J.,
Reindl N. J.,
Tilson R. L.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
zoo biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1098-2361
pISSN - 0733-3188
DOI - 10.1002/zoo.1430060208
Subject(s) - biology , sperm , zona pellucida , endangered species , semen , hamster , tiger , andrology , zoology , ecology , fishery , anatomy , botany , embryo , microbiology and biotechnology , oocyte , habitat , medicine , computer security , computer science
Sperm from the electroejaculate of captive Siberian tigers ( Panthera tigris altaica ) penetrated zona pellucida‐free hamster ova in vitro , evidenced by a decondensation reaction. This assay, when used in conjunction with semen analysis, may be useful in assessing the fertility potential of males of this and other related felids. Such information is an important step in developing successful long‐term management strategies for captive and wild populations of this severely endangered species.