The use of noninvasive and minimally invasive methods in endocrinology for threatened mammalian species conservation.

摘要: Endocrinology is an indispensable tool in threatened species research. The study of endocrinology not only advances knowledge endocrine mechanism but also contributes to conservation efforts studied species. To this end, has been traditionally used understand reproductive and adrenocortical axes by quantifying excreted steroid metabolites. From these studies a large body was created that contributed the field endocrinology, aided efforts, template which validate conduct research for other In regard noninvasive hormone monitoring become favored approach basic wildlife Due increased understanding physiology species, breeding rates captive population have improved levels allowing reintroduction restored natural ecosystems. Although approaches are still employed, biochemical, molecular, genomic technologies providing inroads describe lesser known activity These new avenues will allow growth with greater depth breadth. However, all limitations on resources access animals require innovation current methodologies permit broad application use