Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10300684 | Hormones and Behavior | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We collected data from males of 16 family groups of striped mice. ⺠We mimicked alternative reproductive tactics observed in the field in captivity. ⺠We measured morphological, behavioral and hormonal differences, oxytocin and vasopressin. ⺠Solitary males had higher concentrations of stored vasopressin in the PVN and BNST. ⺠Solitary males are physiologically ready to increase vasopressin levels in the brain to switch tactic.
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Authors
Carsten Schradin, Wiliam Kenkel, Sven Krackow, C. Sue Carter,