Which mammal is known to have the shortest gestation period?
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The Virginia opossum has the shortest gestation period of any mammal, lasting about 12 to 14 days. After birth, the tiny, underdeveloped young continue to develop in the mother’s pouch.
Mammals With Shortest Gestation Periods (less than a month)
Stripe-faced dunnart – 11 days.
Opossum (Virginia) – 12 days.
Mouse (domestic white) – 19 days.
Hamster – 20 days.
Mouse (meadow) – 21 days.
Rat – 22 days.
Gerbil – 24 days.
Wombat – 27 days.