Análise macroscópica do aparelho reprodutor masculino do ouriço cacheiro

Abstract

Rodents comprise most of the mammalian class. There are currently 2,021 species, organized into 443 genera and 29 families. Hedgehogs (Coendou villosus), are animals that in captivity, reproduce with some ease and become tame. In the urban and metropolitan region their presence is becoming common and this can be identified by the number of accidents involving dogs in the yard, registered in veterinary clinics. This work aimed to describe macroscopically the reproductive apparatus of Coendou villosus (hedgehog) to better clarify the anatomy of this important organ in the wild rodent model, since very little is known about this species. We compared the results obtained with other rodent species already studied. For the macroscopic description of the male reproductive system, 2 animals from donations were used, these animals ended up dying after attack by dogs.