Skunk and meerkats
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Which family does the Striped Skunk belong to?

  • Spilogale
  • Mephitidae (correct)
  • Mustelidae
  • Carnivora

    • What is the average lifespan of a Striped Skunk in captivity?

  • 2-4 years
  • 8-10 years (correct)
  • 4-6 years
  • 6-8 years

    • What is the typical stripe pattern of a Striped Skunk?

  • A white stripe down the back and a white stripe on the tail (correct)
  • A black stripe down the back and a black stripe on the tail
  • A white stripe down the back and a black stripe on the tail
  • A black stripe down the back and a white stripe on the tail

    • How many toes do Striped Skunks have on each foot?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many teeth do Striped Skunks have?

    <p>34</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of striped skunks?

    <p>They have clavicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average gestation period for striped skunks?

    <p>59-77 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended vaccination for striped skunks in North America?

    <p>Rabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main diet of striped skunks?

    <p>Insect prey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common reproductive season for striped skunks?

    <p>February-March</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases has been reported as a cause of heart failure in skunks?

    <p>Dilated cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of contraception for female skunks?

    <p>GnRH implants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases have been reported to cause dermatological issues in skunks?

    <p>Scabies mites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the natural behavior of meerkats when they are spooked?

    <p>Diving into burrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family are meerkats related to?

    <p>Herpestidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why meerkats make poor pets?

    <p>They have a short lifespan of 12-14 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average weight of a meerkat?

    <p>0.6-1kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the gestation period of a meerkat?

    <p>73-78 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reproductive season of meerkats?

    <p>Non-seasonal, induced ovulators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem in captivity for meerkats?

    <p>Hypercholesteraemia resulting in cholesterol granulomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease has been reported as a cause of fever, lymphadenitis, splenomegaly, myocarditis, pneumonia, hepatitis, and encephalitis in juvenile skunks?

    <p>Toxoplasmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment has been successful in early cases of toxoplasmosis in skunks?

    <p>Clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease can potentially cause liver damage in skunks and can be diagnosed through serological testing?

    <p>Canine adenovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease can cause septic arthritis in skunks and is associated with Mycoplasma spp.?

    <p>Mycoplasmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease has been well reported in striped skunks and can be transmitted between skunks and humans?

    <p>Influenza A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite has been reported causing systemic disease in meerkats primarily affecting the submandibular lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and lungs?

    <p>Mycobacterium suricattae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mycobacterium has been reported causing systemic disease in meerkats in the Kalahari?

    <p>Mycobacterium suricattae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection in meerkats resulted in multiple abscesses of abdominal body organs suggesting an oral transmission route?

    <p>Mycobacterium bovis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skin disease has been reported in meerkats, causing systemic disease involving most organs and with characteristic skin ulceration of the caudal carpal area?

    <p>Melioidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease has been reported as a cause of sudden death and seizuring in meerkats, usually contracted via wild mice caught and eaten by the group?

    <p>Toxoplasmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential problem for meerkats in captivity?

    <p>Taurine deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for coccidiosis in meerkat juveniles?

    <p>In-water toltrazuril for 48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average litter size of meerkats?

    <p>1-4 pups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main diet of meerkats in the wild?

    <p>Insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average lifespan of meerkats in captivity?

    <p>12-14 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family does the Striped Skunk belong to?

    <p>Mephitidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average lifespan of a Striped Skunk in captivity?

    <p>8-10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many toes do Striped Skunks have on each foot?

    <p>5 toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dental formula of Striped Skunks?

    <p>I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3, M 1/2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many mammae do female Striped Skunks usually have?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of striped skunks?

    <p>They have clavicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of contraception for female skunks?

    <p>Surgical sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease has been reported as a cause of sudden death and seizuring in meerkats, usually contracted via wild mice caught and eaten by the group?

    <p>Tularemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reproductive season of meerkats?

    <p>April-May</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why meerkats make poor pets?

    <p>They are social animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease has been reported as a cause of heart failure in skunks?

    <p>Dilated cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method of contraception for female skunks?

    <p>Ovariohysterectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease has been reported in skunks as a cause of interstitial nephritis?

    <p>Leptospirosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease has been reported causing neurological symptoms and seizures in skunks?

    <p>Aleutian disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasites have been reported causing dermatological issues in skunks?

    <p>Fleas, ticks, and scabies mites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite has been reported causing systemic disease in meerkats primarily affecting the submandibular lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and lungs?

    <p>Mycobacterium suricattae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mycobacterium has been reported causing systemic disease in meerkats in the Kalahari?

    <p>Mycobacterium suricattae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection in meerkats resulted in multiple abscesses of abdominal body organs suggesting an oral transmission route?

    <p>Mycobacterium bovis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skin disease has been reported in meerkats, causing systemic disease involving most organs and with characteristic skin ulceration of the caudal carpal area?

    <p>Melioidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main diet of meerkats?

    <p>Insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease in skunks can cause acute hepatitis, diarrhea, fever with jaundice, and is caused by skunk adenovirus 1?

    <p>Canine adenovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for eosinophilic and plasma/lymphocytic enteritis in skunks?

    <p>Clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease in skunks can cause pneumonia and septic arthritis, and is associated with Mycoplasma spp.?

    <p>Pulmonary adiaspiromycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal infection can cause pneumonia in wild skunks, but is unlikely to affect captive skunks unless they are kept in a semi-naturalistic enclosure and allowed to burrow?

    <p>Emmonsia spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease has been reported causing liver damage in skunks due to infectious hepatitis, and can be diagnosed through serological testing?

    <p>Canine adenovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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