S. Fontani
Fecal concentrations of cortisol, testosterone, and progesterone in cotton-top tamarins hosted in different zoological parks: Relationship among physiological data, environmental conditions and behavioral patterns
Fontani, S.; Vaglio, S.; Beghelli, V.; Mattioli, M.; Bacci, S.; Accorsi, P.A.
Authors
S. Vaglio
V. Beghelli
M. Mattioli
S. Bacci
P.A. Accorsi
Abstract
The aim of this investigation was to study the welfare of three captive groups of cotton-top tamarins housed in different zoological parks. Ethological observations were conducted over one year. In addition, fecal samples were collected and the concentrations of glucocorticoids, androgens, and progestagens were measured. Within each group, no significant differences in fecal cortisol concentrations were found between subjects. The fecal concentrations of testosterone and progesterone significantly differed depending on the sex and the age of the animals. A significant association was found among hormone concentrations, exhibit dimension, and group composition. A highly significant correlation was uncovered between all hormones considered and the space available for each subject. Significant differences in behavioral patterns were observed among groups, including social-individual, affiliative-aggressive, and anogenital-suprapubic scent marking. Correlations between hormone measurements and behaviors were detected. In conclusion, this study confirmed the associations between some behaviors exhibited by these nonhuman primates and both cortisol and testosterone; these data also highlight the role played by progesterone in these behaviors.
Citation
Fontani, S., Vaglio, S., Beghelli, V., Mattioli, M., Bacci, S., & Accorsi, P. (2014). Fecal concentrations of cortisol, testosterone, and progesterone in cotton-top tamarins hosted in different zoological parks: Relationship among physiological data, environmental conditions and behavioral patterns. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 17(3), 228-252. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2014.916173
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Online Publication Date | May 16, 2014 |
Publication Date | May 1, 2014 |
Deposit Date | Oct 2, 2013 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 3, 2014 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science |
Print ISSN | 1088-8705 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 228-252 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2014.916173 |
Keywords | Captive management, Hormones, Stress, Saguinus oedipus. |
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science on 16/05/2014, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/10888705.2014.916173.
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