Adiposity, reproductive and metabolic health, and activity levels in zoo Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus )

Many captive Asian elephant populations are not self-sustaining, possibly due in part to obesity-related health and reproductive issues. This study investigated relationships between estimated body composition and metabolic function, inflammatory markers, ovarian activity (females only) and physical...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of experimental biology 2021-01, Vol.224 (Pt 2)
Hauptverfasser:	Chusyd, Daniella E, Nagy, Tim R, Golzarri-Arroyo, Lilian, Dickinson, Stephanie L, Speakman, John R, Hambly, Catherine, Johnson, Maria S, Allison, David B, Brown, Janine L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adiposity Animals Animals, Zoo Body Composition Elephants Female Male Obesity Reproduction
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