Question

Gestation period of rabbit is
1. 48 - 50 days
2. 60 - 70 days
3. 18 - 20 days
4. 28 - 32 days

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 28 - 32 days

Concept:

• Gestation (pregnancy) can be defined as the time duration between conception and birth (delivery) of the foetus.
• It includes the development of the embryo in the uterus.
• The duration of the gestation period is variable in different species.

Explanation:

• The gestation period of a Rabbit lies between 28 - 32 days.
• The different gestation period of animals are as follows:

Animals	Gestation period
Hamsters	15 - 17 days
Rats	21 days
Rabbits	31 days
Kangaroos	32 - 39 days
Dogs	60 - 63 days

The gestation period of Humans has a mean of 266 days and a standard deviation of 16 days.