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22 Cards in this Set
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Latin name
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Mus Musculus
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Male known as
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Buck
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Female known as
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Doe
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Life span
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1-2yrs
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Sexual maturity
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6-7weeks
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Gestation period
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19-21 days
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Litter size
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5-12 pups
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Eyes open
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12-14 days
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Weaning age
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4-5 days
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Young know as
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Pups
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Average weight
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3-18 grams
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Common diseases
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Abcess
Parasites Respiratory problems Tumours |
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Temperature
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37.5 - 38c
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Pulse
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420 -700 BPM
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Respiration
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100-250 BPM
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Omnivores or carnivores
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Omnivores
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Dietary requirements
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commercial mix - Min 16% protein & 4-5% fat
Insects and small amount of chicken |
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Housing and bedding requirements
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Live in large groups
cleaned every 2-3 days |
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temperature for enclosure
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15 - 27c
30c up may lead to heatstroke |
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minimum housing size
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30cmx20cmx20cm for 4 mice
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Dental formula
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I 1/1 C 0/0 PM 0/0 M 3/3
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total number of teeth
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16
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