15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a suitable anesthesia option for surgical procedures in bats?
Injectable Ketamine
What is the recommended dosage of Carprofen for bats?
2 mg/kg SC
Which type of lice afflicts British bats?
Mallophagan
What is the approximate length of the wingless fly that afflicts British bats?
1 centimeter
What is the lifecycle of the wingless fly that afflicts British bats?
2-3 weeks
Which family of parasites is known to bite humans but is of little disease importance?
Hippoboscidae
What is the gestation period for most UK native bat species?
5-6 weeks
Which mites have been recovered from UK bats and may cause wing membrane irritation and damage?
Steatonyssus spp.
Which bacterial family has been isolated from the faeces of bats and can be transmitted through roosting or mutual grooming?
Salmonella spp.
Which viral disease is one of the main concerns when dealing with bats?
Rabies
Which virus from the genus Lyssavirus is particularly relevant in Europe and dangerous to humans?
European bat lyssavirus 2
What was the first case of a Daubenton's bat infected with a rabies-related virus in the UK?
EBLV-1 in 1996
Which bone fractures in bats have been shown to heal on their own without intervention?
Fractures of the phalanges of the 'hands'
What is the main factor that affects the healing potential of a tear in the wing membrane?
The location of the tear
Which type of poisoning should be avoided in bats due to their high susceptibility?
Organophosphate poisoning
Test your knowledge on the biological data of native UK species of bats in this quiz. Learn about their hibernation habits and the potential effects of medicines administered during this time.
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