Endocrinology shadows ecology: Characterization of Markhor (Capra falconeri heptneri) reproductive cycles through non-invasive hormone assessment
Bharti Arora, Shiwangi Rai, Pranita Gupta, J. K. Dey, Basavaraj S. Holeyachi, Samrat Mondol
This study characterizes the reproductive hormone profiles of markhors using non-invasive fecal samples to determine breeding seasons and reproductive timelines in captive populations.
bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology