The role of photoperiod on the initiation of the breeding season of the brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

Abstract

the long-day group. These results suggest that photoperiod is important in the timing of the breeding season. However, annual breeding will commence in a nonstimulatory long-day photoperiod. Thus a long-day photoperiod does not prevent breeding activity.

Advances in New Zealand mammalogy 1990–2000: Brushtail possum

“…As in many mammals of temperate regions, the onset of the breeding season in possums is controlled by daylength. Changing captive possums from a long-to a short-day photoperiod brings forward the onset of breeding (Gemmell et al 1993), while changing possums from a short-to a long-day photoperiod terminates the breeding season (Gemmell & Sernia 1995).…”

The influence of reproductive hormones on the torpor patterns of the marsupial Sminthopsis macroura: Bet-hedging in an unpredictable environment

“…[26,68], wallabies Macropus spp. [61,52,45], the brush-tailed possum Trichosurus vulpecula [24] and the common bandicoot Isoodon macrourus [23]. The neuroendocrine control of reproduction in those mammals studied so far, including marsupials e.g.…”