Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5892108 Bone 2011 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
►Raccoon dogs display passivity in winter similar to bears. ►While the body mass decreases in winter, bone mass and biomechanics are unchanged. ►Possible mechanisms preventing bone mass loss are endocrine signals, e.g., leptin.
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