Development of Young Varying Lemmings (<i>Dicrostonyx</i>)

Authors

  • Richard M. Hansen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic3757

Keywords:

Animal behaviour, Animal food, Animal growth, Animal nervous systems, Animal physiology, Dentition, Laboratory animals, Lemmings, Pelage, Size, Alaska

Abstract

An outline of growth and development of Dicrostonyx groenlandicus rubricatus from birth till the age of 40 days. Appearance of hair and teeth, motion, development of sense organs, weaning, appearance of defensive behavior and of sexual maturity are traced, and weight increase recorded. Observations were made on a laboratory colony established from specimens captured at Umiat, Alaska.

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Published

1957-01-01

Issue

Vol 10, No 2: 1957

Section

Articles