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.


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.