January 2014 in “Revista del Hospital Juárez de México” Finasteride reduces bleeding during prostate surgery.
December 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Alopecia in gray bats is most common and severe during lactation, likely due to stress and nutrition.
August 2025 in “JURNAL PEMBELAJARAN DAN BIOLOGI NUKLEUS” Alopecia in bats is more common in urban areas due to habitat conditions.
21 citations
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February 2003 in “Hormones and Behavior” Androgens boost certain nest-building behaviors and greatly reduce food intake in rabbits.
58 citations
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June 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Different types of androgens bind differently to two receptors, AR1 and AR2, in Atlantic croaker's brain and ovarian tissues, suggesting these receptors may control different androgen actions in fish.
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September 2017 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Barn owls with smaller black spots have higher testosterone levels, which might be due to genetic effects on hormone regulation rather than hormone effects on coloration.
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November 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Using trait prevalence priors in genetic prediction models for appearance traits is currently impractical due to limited knowledge and potential accuracy issues.
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December 2017 in “Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine” Hormonal changes during the reproductive cycle may cause seasonal skin problems in captive female fossas.
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August 2018 in “Journal of applied ecology” Grizzly bear conservation success requires public support and understanding of scientific findings on population monitoring and habitat impact.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Different species have unique sensory adaptations to perceive their environments.
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April 1989 in “Experimental and Applied Acarology” 27 citations
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November 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” Stable isotope analysis of hair helps study primate diets over time non-invasively.
October 2023 in “Al-Kauniyah” Gibbons at Tegal Alur Animal Rescue Center need better feed management to improve their health and weight.
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January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” Illegal wildlife captivity poses health risks and highlights the need for conservation and public health awareness.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” A simple enrichment program improves health and reproduction in Calomys callosus.
54 citations
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September 1972 in “British journal of nutrition” Malnutrition severely harms growth and development in young baboons.
December 2025 in “Therya notes” Bats in Puebla, Mexico, show hair loss likely due to environmental stress from human activities.
January 2005 in “Jukuri (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke))” A low-protein diet with methionine is cost-effective and supports normal growth and high-quality pelts in blue foxes.
April 2023 in “Tropical Animal Health and Production” Giving melatonin to sheep before the non-breeding season can improve their chances of reproducing in northwest Mexico.
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October 2020 in “Animal Bioscience” Using cans with beans improves Rex rabbits' growth, meat quality, and hair follicle density.
December 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Shoulder guard hair best shows sika deer's diet.
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” Nutritional deficiencies in cows lead to health issues like poor coat, low fertility, and reduced productivity.
51 citations
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May 1996 in “American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology/American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative, and comparative physiology” Gray seals use more energy and have higher hormone levels during their annual fur-shedding period.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Advancements in reproductive technologies for carnivores help conserve species and offer insights into human reproductive issues.
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May 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” The article concludes that better understanding gene regulation related to seasonal changes can offer insights into the mechanisms of seasonal timing in mammals.
9 citations
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August 2020 in “Ecological indicators” Laser ablation ICP-MS is effective for tracking trace elements in polar bear hair over time.
24 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
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February 1992 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” The farm-raised blue fox had a delayed winter coat cycle and abnormal hormone levels, but its hair growth and hormone changes were still linked.
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August 2023 in “Animals” Chimp Haven uses a special system to check and improve the well-being of their chimpanzees, which could help other animal sanctuaries too.