Journal article
Effects of rearing environment on adrenal weights, sexual development, and behavior in gerbils: An examination of Richter's domestication hypothesis
Abstract
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) reared and maintained in standard laboratory cages exhibited accelerated eye opening, more rapid growth, earlier sexual maturity, and marked reduction in adrenal gland size in comparison with gerbils reared in more natural cages providing access to shelter. Gerbils reared in standard laboratory cages were also easier to handle and less responsive to sudden stimulation than those reared in sheltered …
Authors
Clark MM; Galef BG
Journal
Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, Vol. 94, No. 5, pp. 857–863
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
10 1980
DOI
10.1037/h0077823
ISSN
0021-9940