Captive breeding of the sandhill dunnart, Sminthopsis psammophila (Marsupialia:Dasyuridae): reproduction, husbandry and growth and development

C. Lambert; G. Gaikhorst; P. Matson

doi:10.1071/AM10004

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Captive breeding of the sandhill dunnart, Sminthopsis psammophila (Marsupialia:Dasyuridae): reproduction, husbandry and growth and development

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Captive breeding of the sandhill dunnart, Sminthopsis psammophila (Marsupialia:Dasyuridae): reproduction, husbandry and growth and development

C. Lambert, G. Gaikhorst and P. Matson

Australian Mammalogy, Vol.33(1), pp.21-27

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/AM10004

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Abstract

Little is known of the reproductive biology of the endangered sandhill dunnart (Sminthopsis psammophila). This study demonstrates the first captive breeding of the species, defines several important reproductive parameters and documents morphological development of the young. The study confirmed field speculation that S. psammophila is a seasonal breeder and adopts a life-history strategy similar to that of other arid-zone Sminthopsinae. The average (range) interval from mating to birth is 18 (16-19) days.

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Title: Captive breeding of the sandhill dunnart, Sminthopsis psammophila (Marsupialia:Dasyuridae): reproduction, husbandry and growth and development
Authors/Creators: C. Lambert (Author/Creator) - Royal Perth Hospital
G. Gaikhorst (Author/Creator) - GHD Group
P. Matson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Australian Mammalogy, Vol.33(1), pp.21-27
Publisher: Australian Mammal Society Inc.
Identifiers: 991005544587207891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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