Phyllostomus hastatus

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Mating season

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Mating season increases steroid hormones in P. hastatus.
“females exhibit substantial seasonal differences in androgens, estrogens and glucocorticoids with higher levels of all hormones during the mating season”
Animalsfemales
Sex, season, age and status influence urinary steroid hormone profiles in an extremely polygynous neotropical bat
Hormones and behaviorJul 26, 2024
Mating season decreases body weight in P. hastatus.
“condition, measured by relative weight, is lower during the mating season for both sexes”
Animalsduring mating season
Sex, season, age and status influence urinary steroid hormone profiles in an extremely polygynous neotropical bat
Hormones and behaviorJul 26, 2024

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Sex Differences in Telomere Length in a Bat With Female-Biased Longevity

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