Size

46-51 cm from nose to base of tail with tail 25-38 cm in length

Weight

100-142 grams (birth), 2.5-6.8 Kg (adult)

Body temperature

100.5-102.5 degrees F

Heart rate

110-140 beats per minute

Respiratory rate

15-26 breaths per minute

Toes front

5

Toes rear

4

Adult Food consumption

100-250 grams

Adult water consumption

100-250 ml

Chromosomes

38

Gestation period

58-67 days average

Captive Life Span

10-15 years but 28 years has been recorded

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