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Concentration of progesterone and cortisol graphed against estimated toenail growth date for female African elephants (L. africana) Anna (top) and Felix (bottom). Sampled toenails of African elephants reflected expected acyclicity (Anna) and historical ovarian cycling (Felix). Coloured bars indicate independently confirmed luteal phases. aThis luteal phase was classed as ‘abnormal’ by zoo staff.
