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| + | |maplink = Reproductive System (Content Map) - Anatomy & Physiology | ||
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| + | == Male == | ||
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* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis. | * Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis. | ||
| − | == Testes == | + | === Testes === |
* Two testes in an external scrotum. | * Two testes in an external scrotum. | ||
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** Allows testes to shrink and return to the abdomen in the non-breeding season. | ** Allows testes to shrink and return to the abdomen in the non-breeding season. | ||
| − | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | * Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | ||
| − | == Mammary Gland == | + | === Mammary Gland === |
* Teats are absent. | * Teats are absent. | ||
| + | == Female == | ||
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| − | == Reproductive Tract == | ||
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] | ||
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| − | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
* Sexually mature at 12 months. | * Sexually mature at 12 months. | ||
| − | == Oestrous Cyclicity == | + | === Oestrous Cyclicity === |
* Seasonally Polyoestrous. | * Seasonally Polyoestrous. | ||
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* Advertises willingness to mate with persistent chipping noise on the second day of oestrus. | * Advertises willingness to mate with persistent chipping noise on the second day of oestrus. | ||
| − | == Gestation and Offspring == | + | === Gestation and Offspring === |
| − | === Gestation === | + | ==== Gestation ==== |
* [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 28-32 days. | * [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 28-32 days. | ||
| − | === Litter === | + | ==== Litter ==== |
* Litter size 2-6 | * Litter size 2-6 | ||
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** Weaned at 6-7 weeks | ** Weaned at 6-7 weeks | ||
| − | == Mammary Gland == | + | === Mammary Gland === |
* 4 pairs of teats. | * 4 pairs of teats. | ||
Revision as of 12:08, 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.
- Testes descend into the scrotum at the beginning of the mating season (January) and begin spermatogenesis.
- 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 12 months.
Oestrous Cyclicity
- Seasonally Polyoestrous.
- Spontaneous ovulator.
- Breeding season is March-September.
- Length of oestrous cycle: 14 days
- Oestrus lasts three days.
- Advertises willingness to mate with persistent chipping noise on the second day of oestrus.
Gestation and Offspring
Gestation
- Gestation period 28-32 days.
Litter
- Litter size 2-6
- Altricial young
- Weaned at 6-7 weeks
Mammary Gland
- 4 pairs of teats.