| Patterns of ovarian and luteal activity in captive and wild Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis). | |
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PMID: 20850438 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Canada lynx face some unique breeding restrictions, which may have implications for population viability and captive management. The goal of this study was to improve our understanding of basic reproductive physiology in Canada lynx. Using fecal hormone metabolite analysis, we established normative patterns of fecal estrogen (fE) and progestagen (fP) expression in captive and wild female Canada lynx. Our results indicate that Canada lynx have persistent corpora lutea, which underlie their uncharacteristic fP profiles compared to other felids. Thus, fP are not useful for diagnosing pregnancy in Canada lynx. We also found that Canada lynx are capable of ovulating spontaneously. Captive females had higher concentrations of fE and fP than wild females. Both populations exhibit a seasonal increase in ovarian activity (as measured by fE) between February and April. Finally, there was evidence of ovarian suppression when females were housed together. |
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Kerry V Fanson; Nadja C Wielebnowski; Tanya M Shenk; Jennifer H Vashon; John R Squires; Jeffrey R Lucas |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-09-17 |
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Title: General and comparative endocrinology Volume: 169 ISSN: 1095-6840 ISO Abbreviation: Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-11-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370735 Medline TA: Gen Comp Endocrinol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 217-24 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Brain, Behaviour, and Evolution, Macquarie University, 209 Culloden Road, Marsfield, NSW 2122, Australia. kerryfanson@gmail.com |
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