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Breeding of Philander frenata (Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae) in captivity

1998; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 32; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1258/002367798780599875

1758-1117

Erika Hingst, Paulo Sérgio D’Andrea, Ricardo Tadeu Santori, Rui Cerqueira,

Ichthyology and Marine Biology

Data on the reproductive biology and laboratory management of Philander frenata are presented here. Sensory contact before pairing increased breeding success and reduced aggression between pairs. Gestation period was 13–14 days, with a post-lactation oestrous. Births occurred only between August and February. Mean litter size at birth and at weaning was 5.5 (SD=2.4) and 4.0 (SD=1.9), respectively. Sex ratio at birth was statistically biased toward males. The timing of weaning was established at between 70 and 80 days old, with the young weighing from 24 g to 49 g.