Volatile constituents of wolf (Canis lupus) urine as related to gender and season
July 1, 1984
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 endocrine status of the animal.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | Volatile constituents of wolf (Canis lupus) urine as related to gender and season |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF01949734 |
| Authors | J. Raymer, D. Wiesler, M. Novotny, C. Asa, U. S. Seal, L. David Mech |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Experientia |
| Index ID | 5222204 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |