Table 1. Mean (range) of progesterone and testosterone concentrations in male gray whales.
Divided by age class.
Age class | Description | Mean testosterone concentrations (range) ng/g | Mean progesterone concentrations (range) ng/g |
---|---|---|---|
Calf | Males sighted as calves the year of sampling | 0.4 (0.3–0.5) | 2.6 (1.8–4.0) |
(n = 4) | (n = 4) | ||
Immature | Males with known year of birth and known age of less than 8 years | 0.4 (0.1–0.9) | 0.6 |
(n = 6) | (n = 1) | ||
Adult | Males known to be 8 years of age or more | 1.9 (0.2–9.8) | 0.5 (0.3–0.6) |
(n = 16) | (n = 4) | ||
Unknown | Males that do not fit in any other categories | 0.6 (0.1–2.6) | NA |
(n = 14) |