Publications by authors named "Francisco Villaespesa"
Research on felid personality has been conducted in a few species. Further research on new species could be highly informative in regard to the influence that adaptation to different ecological challenges has on felid personality. We evaluated the personality of 58 Iberian lynxes () hosted at 3 different breeding centers for reintroduction.
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- The corpus luteum (CL) in Iberian and Eurasian lynx can last over 2 years and continues to produce progesterone, unlike in other studied species.
- Researchers measured various hormone receptors in both lynx and domestic cat CL to understand potential mechanisms behind this prolonged persistence.
- Findings suggest that high levels of specific hormone receptors in the lynx's persistent CL may indicate that sex steroids play a role in maintaining the CL's function and longevity.
The corpus luteum (CL) is a transient gland formed in the ovary after ovulation and is the major source of progesterone. In the Iberian and Eurasian lynx, CL physiologically persist after parturition and retain their capacity to produce progesterone, thus suppressing the ovarian activity. This unique reproductive characteristic has a big impact on the success of assisted reproduction techniques in the endangered Iberian lynx.
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