Lineage‐specific evolution of bitter taste receptor genes in the giant and red pandas implies dietary adaptation
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DOI: 10.1111/1749-4877.12291
Abstract: Abstract Taste 2 receptors (TAS2R) mediate bitterness perception in mammals, thus are called bitter taste receptors. It is believed that these genes evolved in response to species‐specific diets. The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) and red… read more here.
Keywords: taste; pandas; evolution; panda ... See more keywords
Analysing physiological urinary hormonal changes in female red pandas during the breeding season.
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DOI: 10.1556/004.2024.01125
Abstract: This study aimed to contribute to the conservation of red pandas by improving the understanding of their oestrus cycle through examining urinary hormone changes during their breeding season. To minimize stress associated with blood sample… read more here.
Keywords: female red; red pandas; breeding season; pandas ... See more keywords