Authors : A.S. Masram
Page Nos : 75-79
Description :
Little is known about the reproductive endocrinology of the male fruit bat Rousettus leschenaulti except that adult males show double peaks in their testicular activity corresponding to the two pregnancy cycles of the female first peak occurs during February – March and second occurs during October-November. Studies show that there is association between serum sex homone levels and liver, muscle or heart functions. Creatine PhosphoKinase (CPK) is also a potent marker of heart and liver function. The main aim of this study was to determine the correlation of serum testosterone
(T) level and creatinne phosphokinase concentration in male fruit bat R. leschenaulti.The present study demonstrate a negative relationship between CPK concentration and circulating testosterone concentration. Data from present study provides important baseline and endocrine information that can be used for the wildlife reproduction and thereof wildlife protection studies on the field.
