Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6795208 Hormones and Behavior 2011 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
►We studied hormone secretion in males that change their reproductive tactic. ►We collected field data over 6 years, studying striped mice in Africa. ►We measured the hormones prolactin, corticosterone and testosterone. ►The entire hormonal profile of males changed as they switched tactics. ►Changes in hormone secretion regulate alternative reproductive tactics.
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