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Guinea Pig Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology
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* Long [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|gestation]] period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size)
* Long [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|gestation]] period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size)
* Placenta is haemochorial
* Placenta is haemochorial
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* Receive all maternal antibodies through the placenta, not the colostrum.
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* Receive all maternal antibodies through the placenta, not the
[[Lactation_-_Biosynthesis_of_Milk_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|
colostrum
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* Placenta eaten by the dam and other guinea pigs after parturition.
* Placenta eaten by the dam and other guinea pigs after parturition.
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*** Weaned at 3 weeks.
*** Weaned at 3 weeks.
* No nest
* No nest
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== Mammary Gland and Lactation ==
== Mammary Gland and Lactation ==
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