Figure 3 in Seasonal hormones, female reproductive tract changes, and some field observations on breeding activities of the small Indian mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) from its native range of Potohar Plateau, Pakistan

Figure 3. Light microscopic (hematoxylin and eosin stained) sections (40×) of the ovaries of female small Indian mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) from the Potohar Plateau, Pakistan: A) showing 3 Graafian follicles indicative of the state of preovulation during February 2013; B) events of early gestation period during March 2013, corpus luteum of moderate size and reddish yellow, antrum being a bit convoluted in structure rather than being complete; C) events of late gestation period during April 2013, whereby corpora lutea are seen as the most prominent structures; D) showing lactation phase of the species with no corpora lutea or ripe follicles during June 2013. (*P.F.: primary follicle; S.F.: secondary follicle; C.L.: corpus luteum; G.F.: Graafian follicle; Pr. F.: primordial follicle).