Researchers at NCBS, Bengaluru, have developed a non-invasive method to analyze chemical signatures in tiger and leopard scents, revealing their age, sex, and reproductive health.
The method relies on analyzing chemical signatures
Aug 08, 2026
06:07 pm
What's the storyScientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru have developed a non-invasive technique to determine the age, sex, and reproductive status of tigers and leopards.
The method relies on analyzing chemical signatures in their urine and scat.
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