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Hamster Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 11:44, 21 July 2008
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= Male =
== Penis ==
== Penis ==
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= Female =
== Reproductive Tract ==
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate uterus]]
** Two long uterine horns
** Little uterine body
== Oestrous Cyclicity ==
* Spontaneous [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulator]].
* Seasonally polyoestrus
* Oestrus every 5-7 days
** Secrete copious white vaginal discharge during oestrus.
* Post-partum oestrus
== Copulation ==
* Mating may be confirmed by the presence of a ''''copulatory plug''''.
** A creamy, gelatinous plug formed from secretions of the male [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Accessory_Sex_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|accessory glands]].
== Mammary Gland ==
* 6 pairs of teats
== Breed Differences ==
* '''Syrian (Golden) hamster'''
** Sexually mature at 6-8 weeks
** [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period: 6-8 days
** Litter size 5-9: offspring
** Weaned at 21-28 days.
* '''Russian Hamster'''
** Sexually mature at 6-8 weeks
** [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period: 6-8 days
** Litter size: 4 offspring
*** Will cannabilise young if disturbed.
** Weaned at 16-18 days.
* '''Chinese Hamster'''
** Sexually mature at 7-14
** [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 7-14 days
** Litter size: 4 offspring
*** Will cannabilise young if disturbed.
** Weaned at 21 days.