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Non-invasive assessment of adrenocortical function in captive Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus)
SB Ganswindt, JG Myburgh, EZ Cameron… - … and Physiology Part A …, 2014 - Elsevier
… We thank the University of Pretoria for supporting Mrs SB Ganswindt with a Postgraduate
Scholarship, and the IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group (SRAS Project 10/12) and Novartis/…
Scholarship, and the IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group (SRAS Project 10/12) and Novartis/…
Changes in prolactin, cortisol and testosterone concentrations during queen succession in a colony of naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber): a case study
Colonies of naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber, NMRs) are characterised by an extreme
skew in lifetime reproductive success with only one female and one to three male consorts …
skew in lifetime reproductive success with only one female and one to three male consorts …
Evidence for contrasting roles for prolactin in eusocial naked mole-rats, Heterocephalus glaber and Damaraland mole-rats, Fukomys damarensis
Elevated prolactin (PRL) has been associated with the expression of social and cooperative
behaviours in a number of vertebrate species, as well as suppression of reproduction. As …
behaviours in a number of vertebrate species, as well as suppression of reproduction. As …
Non-invasive monitoring of glucocorticoid metabolites in banded mongooses (Mungos mungo) in response to physiological and biological challenges
PN Laver, A Ganswindt, SB Ganswindt… - General and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Free-ranging banded mongooses are infected by the novel pathogen, Mycobacterium
mungi in northern Botswana. A reliable method for determining stress-related physiological …
mungi in northern Botswana. A reliable method for determining stress-related physiological …
Molecular insights into the pathways underlying naked mole-rat eusociality
…, L Marion-Poll, D Gentien, SB Ganswindt, A Ganswindt… - BioRxiv, 2017 - biorxiv.org
Background Eusociality is the highest level of social organization and naked mole-rats (NMR)s
are amongst the few mammals showing this unique social behavior; nevertheless, little is …
are amongst the few mammals showing this unique social behavior; nevertheless, little is …
[HTML][HTML] Social and Seasonal Factors Contribute to Shifts in Male African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Foraging and Activity Patterns in Kruger National Park, South …
K Du Plessis, SB Ganswindt, H Bertschinger… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary African savannah elephants are able to greatly modify the vegetation around
them through their foraging activities. Accordingly, studying the factors that affect elephant …
them through their foraging activities. Accordingly, studying the factors that affect elephant …
[HTML][HTML] Non-Invasive Quantification of Faecal and Urine Reproductive Hormone Metabolites in the Naked Mole-Rat (Heterocephalus glaber)
TL Majelantle, A Ganswindt, SB Ganswindt… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The naked mole-rat occurs in colonies with a distinct dominance hierarchy
which includes a dominant breeding female, from one to three breeding males, and a …
which includes a dominant breeding female, from one to three breeding males, and a …
[HTML][HTML] Validation of Enzyme Immunoassays via an Adrenocorticotrophic Stimulation Test for the Non-Invasive Quantification of Stress-Related Hormone Metabolites …
Simple Summary Naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber) have unique physiological and
behavioral characteristics that make them a species of interest in biomedical research. …
behavioral characteristics that make them a species of interest in biomedical research. …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of food limitation and reproductive activity on fecal glucocorticoid metabolite levels in banded mongooses
Background Glucocorticoids mediate responses to perceived stressors, thereby restoring
homeostasis. However, prolonged glucocorticoid elevation may cause homeostatic overload. …
homeostasis. However, prolonged glucocorticoid elevation may cause homeostatic overload. …
Non‐invasive assessment of adrenocortical function as a measure of stress in the endangered golden langur
…, EV Berkeley, SB Ganswindt, A Ganswindt - Zoo …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) is an endangered primate endemic to northern India
and Bhutan. The main stressors to the species are habitat degradation and fragmentation. …
and Bhutan. The main stressors to the species are habitat degradation and fragmentation. …