Longevity and breeding in captive red-tailed phascogales (<i>Phascogale calura</i>)

  • Hayley J. Stannard
  • , Casey R. Borthwick
  • , Oselyne Ong
  • , Julie M. Old

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    Abstract

    This paper reports successful breeding by 4-year-old female red-tailed phascogales (Phascogale calura) and that they can survive until at least 5 years of age in captivity, whilst males can survive until at least 2 years of age in captivity. These findings have implications for captive breeding programs, providing evidence that older females can be successfully bred. In the longer term we hope these findings may aid conservation efforts of this endangered dasyurid.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)217-219
    Number of pages3
    JournalAustralian Mammalogy
    Volume35
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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    1. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land

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