title: Reproduction in Cheirogaleus medius.
abstract: The reproductive behavior of 20 captive Cheirogaleus medius was studied over two breeding seasons in 1980 and 1981. Seasonality, estrous cycle, sexual behavior, sexual maturity, and postpartum estrus are described. Reproduction of the different species of the family Cheirogaleidae as well as that of the Galaginae and Lemuridae is compared.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003163:Competitive Behavior; D003307:Copulation; D004971:Estrus; D005260:Female; D005701:Galago; D007901:Lemuridae / Q000502:physiology*; D008098:Litter Size; D008297:Male; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012741:Sexual Maturation