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Assessment of Sexual Behavior of Male Mice
Published on: March 5, 2020
Disorders of sexual development in wild and captive exotic animals
G F Mastromonaco1, M L Houck, D R Bergfelt
1Reproductive Physiology, Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON, Canada. gmastromonaco@torontozoo.ca
Abstract:
Disorders of sexual development (DSDs) are an increasing concern in both captive and free-ranging wildlife species. Partial or complete reduction in fertility that results from intersex conditions or gonadal dysgenesis is detrimental to the reproductive potential of wildlife populations, and consequently, to their long-term survival. Compared to the wealth of information available on humans and domestic species, a better understanding of the factors influencing sexual development in wildlife is essential for developing and improving population management or conservation plans. This review attempts to bring together the different facets of DSDs as studied in the fields of reproductive physiology, endocrinology, ecotoxicology, wildlife biology, and environmental health.
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