50 Questions
What does a female cat in heat do to signal her readiness for mating?
She rolls, stamps her hind feet, and raises her pelvis
How does a male cat detect a female in heat?
Through pheromones
What is the purpose of the male biting the female's neck during mating?
To insert his penis
What is the 'copulation cry' caused by?
The penial spines as the penis is withdrawn
How often does breeding occur during a mating session?
Repeatedly several times
What is the primary purpose of the female cat's behavior of crouching, rolling, and stamping her hind feet?
To prepare herself for mating
What is the role of the male's bite on the female's neck during mating?
To facilitate the insertion of the penis
What happens immediately after the penis is withdrawn during mating?
The female emits a loud cry
What is the significance of the pheromones in the mating process of felines?
They allow the male to detect the female's reproductive status
What is the typical pattern of breeding in felines during a mating session?
A series of short, repeated mating events
What is the primary function of the female cat's pelvis raising during mating?
To facilitate the insertion of the penis
What is the significance of the male's bite on the female's neck during mating?
To facilitate the insertion of the penis
What happens to the female cat immediately after the copulation cry?
She moves forward and allows the male to mate again
What is the primary reason for the repeated breeding during a mating session?
To ensure the female's fertilization
What is the purpose of the pheromones in the mating process of felines?
To allow the male to detect the female in heat
What is the gestation length of horses?
336 Days
Which animal has the longest gestation period?
Horses
How many days does it take for a rabbit to gestate?
31 Days
What is the gestation length of sheep?
147 Days
How many days does it take for dogs to gestate?
58-65 Days
What is the gestation length of cattle?
285 days
Which animal has the shortest gestation period?
Rabbits
How many days does it take for swine to gestate?
114 days
What is the gestation length of horses?
336 days
Which animal has a gestation length of 63 days?
Cats
During which week of pregnancy do changes in the female abdominal size become progressively more evident?
Week 5
What is the shape of the abdomen in dogs during the last week of pregnancy?
Pear-shaped
When is mammary development most pronounced in dogs?
In the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy in primigravidae
How long before birth is mammary development pronounced in multigravidae dogs?
Last few days
How long before birth is mammary development pronounced in cats?
7-10 days
At what stage of pregnancy do changes in the female abdominal size become more noticeable?
About week 5
What is the primary factor that affects the abdominal size changes in females during pregnancy?
Litter size
What is the characteristic shape of the abdomen in dogs during the last week of pregnancy?
Pear-shaped
When is mammary development most pronounced in primigravidae dogs?
During the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy
How many days before birth is mammary development pronounced in cats?
7-10 days
What is the primary factor that influences the changes in abdominal size in females during pregnancy?
Litter size
What is the characteristic shape of the abdomen in cats during the last week of pregnancy?
Round
When is mammary development most pronounced in primigravidae females?
During the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy
During which week of pregnancy do changes in the female abdominal size become more noticeable?
Week 5
How long before birth is mammary development pronounced in multigravidae females?
Last few days
At what stage of pregnancy do multigravidae females experience significant changes in teat development?
There is no significant change
What is the typical temperament of a female during pregnancy?
Quieter and more docile
What is the pattern of appetite in females during pregnancy?
It varies individually, but often reduces towards the end
What type of vaginal discharge may occur during the second half of pregnancy?
Slight and clear
What is the primary difference in teat development between primigravidae and multigravidae females?
Primigravidae have teat development from day 35, while multigravidae do not
What is the typical change in temperament observed in females during pregnancy?
Quieter and more docile
How does appetite change in females during pregnancy?
Decreases towards the end
What type of vaginal discharge may occur in females during the second half of pregnancy?
Slight and clear
What is the difference in teat development between primigravidae and multigravidae females?
Primigravidae have more pronounced teat development
When do significant changes in teat development occur in primigravidae females?
From day 35
Study Notes
Feline Mating Behavior
- A female in heat exhibits specific behaviors, including crouching, rolling, stamping her hind feet, and raising her pelvis.
- Males detect females in heat through pheromones.
- During mating, the female bends her tail to one side, allowing the male to bite the back of her neck and insert his penis.
- The male's penis has spines, which cause the female to emit a "copulation cry" when it is withdrawn.
- The copulation cry is a distinct vocalization made by the female after mating.
- Breeding is a repeated process, with multiple matings occurring in a short period.
Feline Mating Behavior
- A female in heat exhibits specific behaviors, including crouching, rolling, stamping her hind feet, and raising her pelvis.
- Males detect females in heat through pheromones.
- During mating, the female bends her tail to one side, allowing the male to bite the back of her neck and insert his penis.
- The male's penis has spines, which cause the female to emit a "copulation cry" when it is withdrawn.
- The copulation cry is a distinct vocalization made by the female after mating.
- Breeding is a repeated process, with multiple matings occurring in a short period.
Feline Mating Behavior
- A female in heat exhibits specific behaviors, including crouching, rolling, stamping her hind feet, and raising her pelvis.
- Males detect females in heat through pheromones.
- During mating, the female bends her tail to one side, allowing the male to bite the back of her neck and insert his penis.
- The male's penis has spines, which cause the female to emit a "copulation cry" when it is withdrawn.
- The copulation cry is a distinct vocalization made by the female after mating.
- Breeding is a repeated process, with multiple matings occurring in a short period.
Gestation Lengths in Various Animals
- Cattle have a gestation length of 285 days.
- Sheep have a relatively shorter gestation length of 147 days.
- Swine have a gestation length of 114 days, which is one of the shortest among common farm animals.
- Horses have a longer gestation length of 336 days.
- Dogs have a gestation length of 58-65 days, which varies depending on the breed.
- Cats have a gestation length of 63 days, similar to that of dogs.
- Rabbits have the shortest gestation length of 31 days among these animals.
Gestation Lengths in Various Animals
- Cattle have a gestation length of 285 days.
- Sheep have a relatively shorter gestation length of 147 days.
- Swine have a gestation length of 114 days, which is one of the shortest among common farm animals.
- Horses have a longer gestation length of 336 days.
- Dogs have a gestation length of 58-65 days, which varies depending on the breed.
- Cats have a gestation length of 63 days, similar to that of dogs.
- Rabbits have the shortest gestation length of 31 days among these animals.
Abdominal Changes in Pregnancy
- Changes in abdominal size become more evident in the second half of pregnancy, around week 5.
- The rate of abdominal size change can vary depending on litter size.
Abdominal Shape Changes
- In dogs, the abdominal shape changes from round to pear-shaped in the last week of pregnancy.
- In cats, the abdominal shape remains round throughout pregnancy.
Mammary Development
- In primigravidae (first-time mothers), mammary development is most pronounced in the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy in dogs.
- In multigravidae (mothers who have had previous litters), mammary development occurs in the last few days of pregnancy in dogs and around 7-10 days in cats.
Abdominal Changes in Pregnancy
- Changes in abdominal size become more evident in the second half of pregnancy, around week 5.
- The rate of abdominal size change can vary depending on litter size.
Abdominal Shape Changes
- In dogs, the abdominal shape changes from round to pear-shaped in the last week of pregnancy.
- In cats, the abdominal shape remains round throughout pregnancy.
Mammary Development
- In primigravidae (first-time mothers), mammary development is most pronounced in the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy in dogs.
- In multigravidae (mothers who have had previous litters), mammary development occurs in the last few days of pregnancy in dogs and around 7-10 days in cats.
Abdominal Changes in Pregnancy
- Changes in abdominal size become more evident in the second half of pregnancy, around week 5.
- The rate of abdominal size change can vary depending on litter size.
Abdominal Shape Changes
- In dogs, the abdominal shape changes from round to pear-shaped in the last week of pregnancy.
- In cats, the abdominal shape remains round throughout pregnancy.
Mammary Development
- In primigravidae (first-time mothers), mammary development is most pronounced in the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy in dogs.
- In multigravidae (mothers who have had previous litters), mammary development occurs in the last few days of pregnancy in dogs and around 7-10 days in cats.
Changes in Pregnancy
- Teat Development: In primigravida (first-time mothers), teat development begins around day 35 of pregnancy.
- Multigravidae: In women who have been pregnant before (multigravidae), there is minimal change in teat development.
Physiological and Behavioral Changes
- Temperament: Women tend to become quieter and more docile during pregnancy.
- Appetite: Individual variations in appetite are common, but many women experience a decrease in appetite towards the end of pregnancy.
Reproductive Health
- Vaginal Discharge: A slight, clear, mucoid discharge may be present during the second half of pregnancy.
Changes in Pregnancy
- Teat Development: In primigravida (first-time mothers), teat development begins around day 35 of pregnancy.
- Multigravidae: In women who have been pregnant before (multigravidae), there is minimal change in teat development.
Physiological and Behavioral Changes
- Temperament: Women tend to become quieter and more docile during pregnancy.
- Appetite: Individual variations in appetite are common, but many women experience a decrease in appetite towards the end of pregnancy.
Reproductive Health
- Vaginal Discharge: A slight, clear, mucoid discharge may be present during the second half of pregnancy.
This quiz covers the mating behavior of felines, including the signals females display when in heat, how males detect them, and the mating process itself.
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