Javelina Biofacts Flashcards
1
Q
Promiscuous or monogamous
A
promiscuous
2
Q
gestation
A
142-148 days
3
Q
How many in a litter?
A
one to four, usually 2
4
Q
how many litters per year?
A
2
5
Q
weigh how much at birth?
A
1 lb.
6
Q
young nurse for how long?
A
6-8 weeks`
7
Q
Stay with mother for how long?
A
2-3 months
8
Q
When is mortality the highest?
A
first two weeks
9
Q
What percent of prickly pear makes up their diet?
A
80-95%
10
Q
How big is the herd?
A
5-15
11
Q
Home range
A
180-975
12
Q
Herd boundaries overlap how much?
A
200 yards
13
Q
Main concerns
A
competition for food and habitat
14
Q
2 factors that curtail reproduction
A
dought years, poor range conditions
15
Q
Herd ratio
A
1:1
