Life span | 9 to 12 years |
Adult male body weight | 110 to 170 grams (4 to 6 ounces) |
Adult female body weight | 85 to 140 grams (3 to 5 ounces) |
Respiratory rate | 16 to 40 breaths per minute |
Heart rate | 200 to 300 beats per minute |
Body temperature | 97.3°F (36.3°C) |
Dentition (type of teeth) | Diprotodont (enlarged incisors or front teeth) |
Puberty | 8 to 12 months (females), 12 to 15 months (males) |
Estrous cycle | 29 days |
Pregnancy duration | 15 to 17 days |
Litter size | 2 (most common) or 1 |
Birth weight | 0.2 gram (.007 ounce) |
Pouch emergence | 70 to 74 days |
Weaning | 110 to 120 days |