Breeding
Breeding can be at any time of year depending on conditions, with spring being favoured. Pregnancy usually takes 38–41 days but can be extended significantly if the mother is still breastfeeding the previous brood. Litters of 3 or 4 are typical, 6 being the maximum. The young remain in the nest while the female forages; if they wander both male and female adults retrieve them. They reach sexual maturity in about two and a half months. The male Spinifex Hopping Mouse try to mate with as many partners as he can to satisfy his sexual hunger.
The Spinifex Hopping Mouse is widespread and although the population fluctuates considerably, is not considered at risk.
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