Open AccessSeasonal change in body fat of the Hyrax Procavia capensis (Pallas, 1766) using a body fat ranking index
Author(s) -
L.J. Fourie,
M.R. Perrin
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
koedoe
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 2071-0771
pISSN - 0075-6458
DOI - 10.4102/koedoe.v28i1.535
Subject(s) - hyrax , biology , fat body , lactation , zoology , ecology , pregnancy , larva , genetics
Changes in the body fat content of the hyrax Procavia capensis were used as an indicator of physiological condition. Body fat rankings for the different sexes showed seasonal variations related to physiologically stressful periods (rutting, gestation and lactation). The subjective body fat rankings were correlated significantly with total body fat