Comparison of serum hormone levels of captive and free-living maned wolves Chrysocyon brachyurus

Comparison of serum hormone levels of captive and free-living maned wolves Chrysocyon brachyurus

Serum hormone levels were compared between captive and free-living maned wolves and seasonal variations of sex hormones were studied. Blood samples were collected from 16 male and 26 female adult animals from Brazilian zoos, and from 30 male and 24 female free-living adults to determine serum proges...

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Main Authors: O.B. Maia, A.T.A. Jácomo, B.A. Bringel, C.K. Kashivakura, C.A. Oliveira, L.O.F. Teodoro, L. Silveira, M.E.L. Teixeira da Costa, M.C.C. Malta, M.M. Furtado, N.M. Torres, P.S.R. Mattos, .P Viau, T.F.G. Lima, R.G. Morato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2008-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Maned wolf Chrysocyon brachyurus
Progesterone
Testosterone
Radioimmunoassay
Reproduction
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