1

Zoological Name

Mustela viso

2

Adult body weight                

[g]

850-1500

3

Approximate life span

[Years]

6-10

4

Breeding season

March-August

5

Age at first mating

[Weeks]

40-50

6

Duration of oestrus

[Days]

7-10

7

Gestation period

[Days]

39-78[delayed implantation can occur

8

Approximate litter size

3-6

9

Age at weaning

[Days]

35-40

10

Rectal temperature

[ºC]

39-39.7

11

Respiratory rate

rate/min.

40-70

12

Pulse rate

rate/min.

300-400