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Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:51, 22 July 2008
, 12:51, 22 July 2008→Gestation and Offspring
* Pseudopregnancy may occur.
* Pseudopregnancy may occur.
** Lasts 18 days.
** Lasts 18 days.
** May be due to infertile mating, or the presence of a male nearby.
** Dam is unable to conceive during this time.
** Corpus Luteum secretes progesterone, which causes the uterus and mammary glands to grow.
** Protected from the environment and predators by the nest which is made by the Doe using hair from the dewlap.
** Protected from the environment and predators by the nest which is made by the Doe using hair from the dewlap.
** If the nest is disturbed, the Doe may cannibalise the offspring.
** If the nest is disturbed, the Doe may cannibalise the offspring.
== Mammary Gland ==
== Mammary Gland ==
* Doe has 4/5 pairs of nipples.
* Doe has 4/5 pairs of nipples.