1

Zoological Name

Mustela putorius

2

Adult body weight                

[g]

750-1000

3

Approximate life span

[Years]

9-10

4

Breeding season

March-August

5

Age at first mating

[Weeks]

35-50

6

Duration of oestrus

[Days]

very prolonged in absence of male ovulation only occurs during coitus

7

Gestation period

[Days]

42

8

Approximate litter size

6-8

9

Age at weaning

[Days]

42-56

10

Rectal temperature

[ºC]

38.6

11

Respiratory rate

rate/min.

40-60

12

Pulse rate

rate/min.

216-242