Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1984 |
Authors: | Raymer, J, Wiesler, D, Novotny, M, Asa, C, Seal, US, Mech, LD |
Journal: | Experientia |
Volume: | 40 |
Date Published: | 1984 |
Keywords: | Canis lupus |
Abstract: | The volatile constituents of wolf urine were examined via capillary gas chromatography and compared among male, female, and castrate male. Several compounds including methyl isopentyl sulfide, 3,5-dimethyl-2-octanone, and acetophenone were clearly associated with the gender of the animal and many displayed a seasonal dependence. In addition, 2 long-chain aldehydes isolated from urine samples by an HPLC procedure also correlated with the endrocrine status of the animal. |
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