25 Questions
Which family does the kinkajou belong to?
Procyonidae
What is the body temperature of kinkajous when they are active at night?
38C
Where are kinkajous primarily found?
Central and northern South America
Which animal is the only other carnivore with a prehensile tail, besides the kinkajou?
Binturong
Which of the following is a clinical symptom of Aelurostrongylosis abstrusus in kinkajous?
Coughing and dyspnea
Which species of prairie dog is most likely to be kept as a pet?
Black-tailed prairie dog
What is the average lifespan of male prairie dogs in captivity?
12 years
What is the recommended minimum housing size for 2-3 adult prairie dogs?
60x60x90cm
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the population density of kinkajous?
The presence of a caecum in the digestive system
What is the typical home range size for male kinkajous?
30-40 hectares
Which of the following is NOT a component of a kinkajou's diet in the wild?
Insects
What is the average gestation period for kinkajous?
112-118 days
Which of the following is a common nutritional disease in kinkajous?
Diabetes mellitus
What is a common clinical sign of diabetes mellitus in kinkajous?
Polydipsia/polyuria
Which disease can be diagnosed by exclusion and evidence of a leucocytosis in kinkajous?
Distemper virus infection
What is a potential zoonotic parasite that kinkajous can carry?
Bayliascaris procyonis
Which age group should be fed a juvenile diet for the first 12 to 18 months of life?
Kinkajous in their first 12 to 18 months of life
What should be included in a senior adult diet for kinkajous?
High-quality protein and complex carbohydrates
What is the difference between fruit consumed by wild kinkajous and commercially available fruits?
Wild kinkajous consume fruit with higher protein and fibre content
Why should captive diets for kinkajous not include raw meat?
Raw meat may contribute to osmotic diarrhoea and bacterial overgrowth
Which of the following feedstuffs should be avoided to reduce the likelihood of obesity in prairie dogs?
Both high fat seeds and nuts and alfalfa
Which bacterial pathogen can be carried by prairie dogs and has the potential to be zoonotic?
Both Franciscella tularensis and Yersinia pestis
Which viral condition was reported in captive prairie dogs in 2003 and is listed as an Annex A disease?
Monkey pox
What is a common presenting sign of odontomas in prairie dogs?
Swelling around the base of the upper incisors resulting in nasal obstruction
Which bacterium is commonly associated with pneumonias in prairie dogs?
Pasteurella multocida
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