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== Male == | == Male == | ||
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=== Reproductive Tract === | === Reproductive Tract === | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] |
** Short uterine body | ** Short uterine body | ||
| − | ** Single [[ | + | ** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] |
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=== Oestrous Cyclicity === | === Oestrous Cyclicity === | ||
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* Post-partum oestrus. | * Post-partum oestrus. | ||
| − | ** Delayed if [[Lactation | + | ** Delayed if [[Reproductive_System#Lactation|lactating]]. |
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==== Gestation ==== | ==== Gestation ==== | ||
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==== Litter ==== | ==== Litter ==== | ||
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Revision as of 12:09, 3 September 2008
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Male
Penis
- Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
Testes
- Two testes in an external scrotum.
- Open inguinal canals throughout life.
- Allows testes to shrink and return to the abdomen in the non-breeding season.
Puberty and Sexual Maturity
- Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
Mammary Gland
- Teats are absent.
Female
Reproductive Tract
- Bicornate uterus
- Short uterine body
- Single cervix
Puberty and Sexual Maturity
- Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks.
Oestrous Cyclicity
- Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
- Post-partum oestrus.
- Delayed if lactating.
Gestation and Offspring
Gestation
- Gestation period 19-21 days.
Litter
- Litter size 6-16
- Altricial young
- Eyes open at 12-14 days.
- Earliest weaning age 21 days.
- Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.
Mammary Gland
- 7 pairs of teats.