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+ | * [[Ferret-Male- Anatomy & Physiology|Male]] | ||
+ | * [[Ferret-Female- Anatomy & Physiology|Female]] | ||
− | == | + | == Male== |
− | * J- | + | * Male is known as the Hob. |
− | + | * J-shapes os penis lies within the caudal section of the penis dorsal to the penile urethra. | |
** Supporting bone is the Baculum. | ** Supporting bone is the Baculum. | ||
* Penis points cranially. | * Penis points cranially. | ||
* Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen. | * Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen. | ||
+ | * Two testes carried externally in the scrotum. | ||
+ | * Sexual maturity is usually reached during the first spring after birth at about 4-8 months of age. | ||
+ | * Once testes have descended, the inguinal canal closes and they are not able to be retracted. | ||
+ | * Spermatogenic activity increases within the semniferous tubules of the testes from December-July. | ||
+ | ** Testes become noticeably enlarged in preparation for the breeding season (March-August). | ||
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* Known as the Jill. | * Known as the Jill. | ||
− | + | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate uterus]] | |
− | + | ** Long uterine horns and no uterine body. | |
− | + | * Average litter 8-10 kits, but can be as large as 18. | |
− | + | * Vulva lies on the perineum, ventral to the [[Anus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|anus]]. | |
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− | * Vulva lies on the perineum, ventral to the [[Anus_- | ||
** During the non-breeding season, it is small and slit-like. | ** During the non-breeding season, it is small and slit-like. | ||
** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut. | ** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut. | ||
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* Seasonally polyoestrus | * Seasonally polyoestrus | ||
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* Induced ovulator | * Induced ovulator | ||
− | ** If mated, [[ | + | ** If mated, [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]] occurs within 30-40 hours of coitus. |
− | * | + | * [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period is 42 days. |
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Revision as of 14:00, 18 July 2008
Male
- Male is known as the Hob.
- J-shapes os penis lies within the caudal section of the penis dorsal to the penile urethra.
- Supporting bone is the Baculum.
- Penis points cranially.
- Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen.
- Two testes carried externally in the scrotum.
- Sexual maturity is usually reached during the first spring after birth at about 4-8 months of age.
- Once testes have descended, the inguinal canal closes and they are not able to be retracted.
- Spermatogenic activity increases within the semniferous tubules of the testes from December-July.
- Testes become noticeably enlarged in preparation for the breeding season (March-August).
Female
- Known as the Jill.
- Bicornuate uterus
- Long uterine horns and no uterine body.
- Average litter 8-10 kits, but can be as large as 18.
- Vulva lies on the perineum, ventral to the anus.
- During the non-breeding season, it is small and slit-like.
- During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut.
- Seasonally polyoestrus
- Induced ovulator
- If mated, ovulation occurs within 30-40 hours of coitus.
- Gestation period is 42 days.