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Which Mammal Species Have Delayed Implantation?

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by Hipporex, 24 Jun 2019.

  1. Hipporex

    Hipporex Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Kind of random but I'm curious for a personal project as to exactly which mammal species have delayed implantation? I keep reading it is found in about 100 species, but which ones exactly? I've found a couple through self-research but the list is far from complete.

    So far I've discovered these species used delayed implantation:
    1. American black bear
    2. Andean bear
    3. Asiatic black bear
    4. Brown bear
    5. Fisher
    6. North American porcupine
    7. Polar bear
    8. Red kangaroo
    9. Roe deer
    10. Sloth bear
    11. Straw-coloured fruit bat
    12. Sun bear
    This list is obviously incomplete and I'd love help finishing if it's not too much trouble. Thanks!
     
  2. Great Argus

    Great Argus Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Many pinnipeds also have delayed implantation. I believe American River Otter is another.
     
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