Publications by authors named "Ayanda Maqhashu"
Gen Comp Endocrinol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on analyzing the sex steroids testosterone and progesterone in wild giraffes, filling a gap in knowledge about their endocrine profiles in this species.*
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- Research conducted at Rooipoort Nature Reserve showed that pregnant giraffe females have higher progesterone levels, while male testosterone is linked to age, testicle size, and ossicone volume.*
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- The findings suggest that hormonal changes in both sexes influence reproductive strategies and maternal care, with male giraffe ossicones playing a role in competitive behavior during mating.*
