ARTICLES IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS
28. Hart EN, Silva GP, Takeshita RSC. Dehydroepiandrosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate: biomarkers of pregnancy and fetal health. Submitted to Theriogenology Wild 3:100056 (doi: 10.1016/j.therwi.2023.100056)
27. Hart EN & Takeshita RSC (2023). The influence of social dominance and reproductive state on fecal dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS) in Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). International Journal of Primatology (Online first) (doi: 10.1007/s10764-023-00368-5)
26. Silva GP, Pereira THS, Melo JT, Imbeloni AA, Andrade RS, Monteiro MVB, Monteiro FOB, Takeshita RSC (2023). Hematological and serum biochemistry evaluation in howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) and capuchin monkeys (Sapajus apella): a comparative study. Journal of Medical Primatology 52(3):170-185 (doi: 10.1111/jmp.12644).
25. Costa R, Takeshita RSC, Tomonaga M, Huffman MA, Kalema-Zikusoka G, Bercovitch F, and Hayashi M (2023). The impact of ecotourism on the behaviour of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Journal of Ecotourism (doi: 10.1080/14724049.2023.2176507)
24. Takeshita RSC, Edler MK, Meindl RS, Sherwood CC, Hopkins WD, Raghanti MA (2022). Age, adrenal steroids, and cognitive functioning in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). PeerJ 10: e14323 (doi: 10.7717/peerj.14323)
23. Silva GP, Pereira THS, Imbeloni AA, Andrade RS, Neto RND, Coutinho LN, Gering AP, Benarros MSC, Junior JJP, Monteiro FOB, Takeshita RSC (2022). Effect of age and sex in renal function by ultrasound and serum chemistry in two primate species (Alouatta caraya and Sapajus apella). Journal of Medical Primatology 51(4):223-233 (doi: 10.1111/jmp.12599)
22. Takeshita RSC (2022). Validation of an enzyme immunoassay for determination of fecal dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate in gibbons and siamangs. Zoo Biology 41(6):544-553 (doi:10.1002/zoo.21687)
21. Takeshita RSC, Silva GP, Monteiro, MVB, Monteiro FOB (2021). Occurrence and clinical significance of abnormal liver findings by ultrasound in captive owl monkeys. Journal of Medical Primatology 51(2):75-84 (doi:10.1111/jmp.12559)
20. Silva GP, Melo JT, Monteiro FOB, Ferreira AKP, Carneiro LA, Takeshita RSC (2021). Validation of a Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Assay in Three Platyrrhine Primates (Alouatta caraya, Aotus azarae infulatus and Sapajus apella). International Journal of Primatology 42:722-736 (doi:10.1007/s10764-021-00239-x)
19. Takeshita RSC, Huffman MA, Kinoshita K, Bercovitch FB (2020). Changes in social behaviour and faecal glucocorticoids in her Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) carrying a dead infant. Primates 61:35-40 (doi: 10.1007/s10329-019-00753-w)
18. Broche N, Takeshita RSC, Mouri K, Bercovitch FB, Huffman MA (2019). Salivary alpha-amylase enzyme is a non-invasive biomarker of acute stress in Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). Primates 60(6): 547-558 (doi: 10.1007/s10329-019-00757-6)
17. Takeshita RSC, Mendonça R, Bercovitch FB, Huffman MA (2019). Developmental changes in the endocrine stress response in orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus). Journal of Comparative Physiology B 189(6): 659-672 (doi: 10.1007/s00360-019-01235-7)
16. Takeshita RSC. Review article: サルのストレス解消法としての入浴 (Stress-relieving effect of hot spring bathing in macaques) (2019). Brain and Nerve 71(5): 517-524. (doi: 10.11477/mf.1401102559)
15. Takeshita RSC, Bercovitch FB, Kinoshita K, Huffman MA (2018). Beneficial effect of hot spring bathing on stress levels in Japanese macaques. Primates 59(3): 215-225. (doi: 10.1007/s10329-018-0655-x)
14. Takeshita RSC, Bercovitch FB, Huffman MA, Kinoshita K (2018). Development and validation of an enzyme immunoassay for fecal dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (fDHEAS) in Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). International Journal of Primatology 39(2): 208-221 (doi: 10.1007/s10764-018-0026-x)
13. Takeshita RSC, Huffman MA, Kinoshita K, Bercovitch FB (2017). Effect of castration on social behavior and hormones in male Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). Physiology & Behavior 181:43-50 (doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.09.006)
12. Takeshita RSC, Huffman MA, Mouri K, Shimizu K, Bercovitch FB (2016). Dead or alive? Predicting fetal loss in Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) by fecal metabolites. Animal Reproduction Science 175: 33-38 (doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.10.006)
11. Garcia C, Bercovitch F, Furuichi T, Huffman MA, MacInstosh A, Rigaill L, Takeshita RSC, Shimizu K (2016). Ten years of collaboration between France and Japan - Studies on reproduction in Japanese macaques. Revue de primatologie 7 (doi: 10.4000/primatologie.2666)
10. Mendonça RS, Takeshita RSC, Kanamori T, Kuze N, Hayashi M, Kinoshita K, Bernard H, Matsuzawa T (2016). Behavioral and physiological changes in a juvenile Bornean orangutan after a wildlife rescue. Global Ecology and Conservation 8: 116–122 (doi: 10.1016/j.gecco.2016.08.004)
9. Mayor P, Takeshita RSC, Coutinho LN, Sánchez N, Gálvez H, Ique C and Monteiro FOB (2015). Ovarian function in captive owl monkeys (Aotus nancymaae and A. vociferans). Journal of Medical Primatology 44(4):187-93 (doi: 10.1111/jmp.12181)
8. Mayor P, Takeshita RSC, Coutinho LN, Sánchez N, Gálvez H, Ique C, Ruiz JC and Monteiro FOB (2015). Functional morphology of the tubular genital organs in the female owl monkey (Aotus spp.). Journal of Medical Primatology 44(3):158-67 (doi: 10.1111/jmp.12169)
7. Takeshita RSC, Bercovitch FB, Huffman MA, Mouri K, Garcia C, Rigaill L, Shimizu K (2014). Environmental, biological, and social factors influencing fecal adrenal steroid concentrations in female Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). American Journal of Primatology 76 (11):1084-1093 (doi: 10.1002/ajp.22295)
6. Takeshita RSC, Huffman MA, Bercovitch FB, Mouri K, Shimizu K (2013). The influence of age and season on fecal dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS) concentrations in Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata). General and Comparative Endocrinology 191: 39-43 (doi: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2013.05.019)
5. Silva GA, Monteiro FOB, Dias HLT, Cavalcante RO, Sampaio AIF, Conceição MEBAM, Takeshita RSC, Castro PHG, Feijó FMC, Rahal SC (2013). Qualitative analysis of preputial and vaginal bacterial microbiota in owl monkeys (Aotus azarai infulatus) raised in captivity. Journal of Medical Primatology 42: 71 – 78 (doi: 10.1111/jmp.12029)
4. Lins FLML, Monteiro FOB, Takeshita RSC, Silva GA, Faturi C, Palha MDC, Monteiro MVB, Coutinho LN, Kugelmeier T, Castro PHG (2012). Renal Evaluation of Aotus azarai infulatus by Ultrasonography and Serum Chemistry Profile. American Journal of Primatology 74: 482 – 490 (doi: 10.1002/ajp.22006)
3. Monteiro FOB, Coutinho LN, Takeshita RSC, Silva GA, Silva KSM, Whiteman CW, Castro, PHG, Muniz JAPC, Vicente WRR (2011). A protocol for gynecological and obstetric examination of owl monkeys using ultrasound. Revista de Ciências Agrárias (Belém) 54: 7 – 13 (doi:10.4322/rca.2011.032)
2. Coutinho LN, Monteiro FOB, Takeshita RSC, Lins FLML, Silva GA, Faturi C, Castro PHG, Muniz JAPC, Kugelmeier T, Whiteman CW, Vicente WRR (2011). Effect of age and number of parturitions on uterine and ovarian variables in owl monkeys. Journal of Medical Primatology 40: 310 – 316 (doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0684.2011.00476.x)
1. Takeshita RSC, Monteiro FOB, Lins FLML, Silva GA, Faturi C, Coutinho LN, Monteiro MVB, Kugelmeier T, Castro PHG, Muniz JAPC (2011). Hematological, hepatic, and renal evaluation in Aotus azarai infulatus. Journal of Medical Primatology 40: 104 – 110 (doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0684.2010.00452.x)
BOOK CHAPTERS
4. Monteiro FOB, Silva GP, Pereira THS, Takeshita RSC, Ruiz JC, Mayor P. The Aotidae. In: Silva AR (Ed). Assisted Reproduction in Terrestrial Wild Mammals of South America. Taylor & Francis. (in press)
3. Takeshita RSC, Monteiro FOB, Lins FLML, Andrade RS, Silva GA, Cardoso AMC, Pereira WLA, Rahal SC (2014). Aspectos histológicos dos ovários e testículos de macacos-da-noite (Aotus azarai infulatus - Kuhl, 1820). In: A Primatologia no Brasil. Curitiba: UFPR/SBPr, v.13, p. 303-314.
2. Takeshita RSC, Monteiro FOB, Lins FLML, Silva GA, Faturi C, Coutinho LN, Monteiro MVB, Kugelmeier T, Castro PHG, Muniz JAPC (2011). Ultrassonografia, hematologia e bioquímica hepática e renal de macacos-da-noite, Aotus azarai infulatus (Kuhl, 1820) criados em cativeiro. In: A Primatologia no Brasil. Curitiba: UFPR/SBPr, v.12, p. 236-249.
1. Lins FLML, Monteiro FOB, Takeshita RSC, Coutinho LN, Faturi C, Silva GA, Castro PHG, Muniz JAPC (2011). Avaliação renal de macacos-da-noite, Aotus azarai infulatus (Kuhl 1820) por ultrassom. In: A Primatologia no Brasil. Curitiba: UFPR/SBPr, v.12, p. 257-266.
SELECTED NEWS ARTICLES
32. "Willkommen im Land Der >>Snow Monkeys<<" (2021). Zeit Wissen. By Tobias Bug
30. "Monkey Spa Biology Article for Students" (2020). Scholastic Science. By Isobel Whitcomb, 20th January
29. "Japan’s snow monkeys de-stress in hot springs" (2019). 3WTKR. By CNN Wire, 9th December.
28. “Hot Springs Lower Stress in Japan’s Popular Bathing Monkeys” (2018). ScienceTake, The New York Times. By James Gorman, 4th April
27. “Teaching activities for: Hot Springs Lower Stress in Japan’s Popular Bathing Monkeys” (2018). The Learning Network, The New York Times. By Caroline Crosson Gilpin, 5th April
26. “Famous Japanese Snow Monkeys Take Baths to Lower Stress” (2018). National Geographic. 4th April
25. “New research shows monkeys use hot baths to chill out” (2018). BBC News, 4th April
24. “Hot spring likely helping Japanese monkeys reduce stress” (2018). ABS-CBS News, 4th April
23. “Even monkeys love a spa day: Macaques in Japan are spotted bathing in hot springs to relieve their stress” (2018). Daily Mail, 4th April
22. Snow Monkeys Bathe in Hot Springs to Relieve Stress Just Like We Do, Study Shows (2018). News Week. By Kashmira Gander, 5th April
21. “Snow monkeys use hot springs as spa therapy to reduce stress”(2018). Independent. By Josh Gabbatiss, 4th April
20. “Monkeys relieve stress in hot springs” (2018). NHK World, 4th April
19. “Nagano’s snow monkeys bathe in hot springs to relieve stress” (2018). The Japan Time, 4th April
18. “Snow Monkeys Love Hot Baths Just Like Humans Do, and Now We Know Why” (2018). Live Science. By Rachael Rettner, 4th April
17. “Spa therapy helps Japan’s snow monkeys cope with the cold” (2018). Science Daily, 3rd April
16. “Monkeys in hot water stress less” (2018). The Japan News, 4th April.
15. “Japanese Macaques Bathe in Hot Springs to Reduce Cold-Climate Stress” (2018). Sci-News, 4th April
14. “Japan's snow monkeys use hot baths to conserve body heat, relieve stress” (2018). UPI News. By Brooks Hays, 4th April
13. “Scientists Discover Why Macaque Monkeys in Japan Constantly Bathe in Hot Springs” (2018). Sputnik News, 4th April
12. “Planschen zum Stressabbau - auch Affen hilft ein heißes Bad” (2018). Online Focus, 4th April
11. “Ein heißes Affenbad zum Stressabbau” (2018). Ärzte Zeitung, 4th April
10. “Los “monos de nieve” japoneses alivian su estrés con aguas termales” (2018). El Espectador, 6th April
9. “Perché i macachi giapponesi fanno il bagno nelle piscine termali” (2018). Il Post, 8th April
8. “Spa therapy per i macachi giapponesi: i bagni caldi invernali e primaverili riducono i livelli di stress” (2018). Green Report, 5th April
7. Расслабься, обезьяна: зачем макаки купаются зимой (2018). Газета.Ru. By Алла Салькова, 5th April
6. “Chilling Out in Hot Springs May Help Japan’s Snow Monkeys Reduce Stress” (2018). Smithsonian. By Brigit Katz, 5th April
5. “Hot spring helping Japanese monkeys reduce stress” (2018). The Jakarta Post, 4th April
4. “Monkeys unwind at the end of a stressful day with spa therapy - just like humans” (2018). The London Economic. By Joe Mellor, 4th April
3. “Snow monkeys cut stress with hot soaks in winter” (2018). The Asahi Shimbun. By Tetsuya Ishikura, 4th April
2. “Snow monkeys can de-stress by taking hot baths — just like humans” (2018). Markets Insider. By Kevin Loria.
1. “Snow Day! 8 Surprisingly Snow-Loving Animals” (2017) National Geographic. By Liz Langley, January