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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Possible pheromonal regulation of reproduction in wild carnivores
Author(s):		Hradecky P;
Address:		"Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, 77843, College Station, Texas"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1985
Volume:		11
Issue:		2
Page Number:		241 - 250
DOI:		10.1007/BF00988206
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Recent observations of social behavior and reproduction in wolves, coyotes, hunting dogs, mongooses, and lions suggest possible involvement of pheromones in the regulation of reproductive activity. Observed phenomena resemble the known pheromonal effects in mice such as suppression or synchronization of estrus, induction of maternal behavior, and interruption of pregnancy. Further studies are necessary to verify the supposed biological effects of carnivore pheromones and to determine their chemical nature"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEHradecky, P eng 1985/02/01 J Chem Ecol. 1985 Feb; 11(2):241-50. doi: 10.1007/BF00988206"