Notes on early Post-Natal development of the Namaqua Gerbil <i>Desmodillus Auricularis</i>

Early post-natal development is discussed of fivelitters of Desmodillus auricularis born in captivity. Litter sizeranged from one to three, with a mean of two. Nipple-clingingwas absent and young developed slowly, with eyes opening onday 22 and weaning occurring on day 33.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: J.A.J. Nel, C.J. Stutterheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1973-07-01
Series:Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science
Online Access:https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/889