Select Physiological Data for Laboratory Animals^a

Mice

19–21

4–12

6 wk (20–30 g)

1–3

37 (98.6)

310–840

4–7 mL

Rats

21–23

6–14

1.5−3 mo (0.2–0.3 kg)

2–3

37.5 (99.5)

300–500

8–11 mL/100 g

Guinea pigs

59–72

1–4

2–4 mo (0.4–0.6 kg)

3–5

38 (100.4)

230–380

10 mL/100 g

Hamsters, golden

15–18

4–10

2–4 mo (85–110 g)

2–3

37 (98.6)

280–410

30 mL

Gerbils

25

2–9

3 mo (60–100 g)

2–5

38 (100.4)

250–600

4–7 mL/100 g

Rabbits

30−32

4–12

5–6 mo (3–4 kg)

5–7

39 (102.2)

200–300

300–700 mL

Squirrel monkeys

150

1

2.5–3.5 yr (0.6–1.1 kg)

16–20

39 (102.2)

300–380^c

70–110 mL

Rhesus monkeys

165–175

1–2

4–5 yr (5–11 kg)

15–30

39 (102.2)

120–180^c

80 mL/kg