Quantification of Reproductive Hormones in Hair of Captive Adult Brown Bears and Their Application as Indicators of Sex and Reproductive State

    January 2017 in “ Conservation physiology ”
    Marc Cattet, Gordon Stenhouse, David M. Janz … John Boulanger
    Studysummary This study found that measuring reproductive hormone levels in brown bear hair may effectively support non-invasive genetic sampling, though larger samples or more sensitive techniques are needed for broader application.
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