Seasonality in Reproduction
The breeding season for different species varies, and is dependent upon an interaction between environmental factors and length of gestation.
Environmental factors: food availability, temperature--signaled by changes in day length (photoperiod).
Goal: ensure that the offspring are born under conditions optimal for their survival.
Breeding season in spring
Gestation period: 5 months
Gestation period: 41 days
Newborn lambs will be born
Newborn ferrets will be born