Reproductive biology and assisted reproductive technologies in felids

  • Nucharin Songsasen Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, National Zoological Park, Front Royal, Virginia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9327
Keywords: Felids, reproductive cycle, seasonality, assisted reproductive technologies

Abstract

Reproductive biology has been thoroughly described in several felid species. Specifically, patterns of ovarian steroid hormones have been
reported for more than half of 39 felids, and it has been observed that there is a high degree in reproductive diversity among species. For
example, although females of most felids are polyestrous with induced ovulation, some species such as the clouded leopard (Neofelis
nebulosa) and fishing cat (Prionailus viverrinus) spontaneously ovulate. To date, assisted reproductive technologies, including sperm
cryopreservation, artificial insemination and in vitro embryo production have been developed in both domestic and wild felids that
result in live offspring. This paper reviews the diversity of reproductive mechanisms and discusses the status of reproductive technologies
that have been applied to wild felid conservation.

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Published
2021-09-01
How to Cite
Songsasen N. (2021). Reproductive biology and assisted reproductive technologies in felids. Clinical Theriogenology, 13(3), 130-137. https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9327
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Vol. 13 No. 3 (2021): September (Proceedings)
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Papers
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