From: Genetically modified large animal models for investigating neurodegenerative diseases
Species | Sexual maturity | Gestation period | Average life span (year) | Average weight (kg) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Human | 15–18 years | 266 days | 75 | 50 |
Rhesus monkey | 3–5 years | 165 days | 25 | 6 |
Pig | 9–11 months | 114 days | 7 | 80 |
Mouse | 6–8 weeks | 19–21 days | 2 | 0.03 |