1

Zoological Name

Lagurus lagurus

2

Adult body weight                

[g]

15-25

3

Approximate life span

[Years]

2-3

4

Breeding season

Continuous

5

Age at first mating

[Weeks]

6-8

6

Duration of oestrus

[Days]

4-5

7

Gestation period

[Days]

19-21

8

Approximate litter size

5-7

9

Age at weaning

[Days]

20

10

Rectal temperature

[ºC]

35.4-41.2

11

Respiratory rate

rate/min.

250

12

Pulse rate

rate/min.

348-4665