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.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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1973-07-01
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| Series: | Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science |
| Online Access: | https://koedoe.co.za/index.php/koedoe/article/view/889 |