Difference between revisions of "Chipmunk Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| + | * Reproductive tract anatomy of both sexes is similar to that of the Mouse,Rat,Hamster and Gerbil. | ||
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| + | == Male == | ||
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| + | * Testes descend into the scrotum in January and begin spermatogenesis. | ||
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| + | == Female == | ||
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| + | * Seasonally polyoestrous | ||
| + | * Spontaneous ovulators | ||
| + | * Breeding season March-September | ||
| + | * Oestrus lasts three days | ||
| + | * Advertises willingness to mate with persistent chipping noise on the second day. | ||
Revision as of 13:59, 15 July 2008
- Reproductive tract anatomy of both sexes is similar to that of the Mouse,Rat,Hamster and Gerbil.
Male
- Testes descend into the scrotum in January and begin spermatogenesis.
Female
- Seasonally polyoestrous
- Spontaneous ovulators
- Breeding season March-September
- Oestrus lasts three days
- Advertises willingness to mate with persistent chipping noise on the second day.