Kinkajou and Prarie Dogs mod 10
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Which family does the kinkajou belong to?

  • Procyonidae (correct)
  • Felidae
  • Mustelidae
  • Canidae
  • What is the body temperature of kinkajous when they are active at night?

  • 36C
  • 33C
  • 38C (correct)
  • 40C
  • Where are kinkajous primarily found?

  • Africa
  • Central and northern South America (correct)
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Which animal is the only other carnivore with a prehensile tail, besides the kinkajou?

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

    Which of the following is a clinical symptom of Aelurostrongylosis abstrusus in kinkajous?

    <p>Coughing and dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species of prairie dog is most likely to be kept as a pet?

    <p>Black-tailed prairie dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average lifespan of male prairie dogs in captivity?

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

    What is the recommended minimum housing size for 2-3 adult prairie dogs?

    <p>60x60x90cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the population density of kinkajous?

    <p>The presence of a caecum in the digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical home range size for male kinkajous?

    <p>30-40 hectares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a kinkajou's diet in the wild?

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

    What is the average gestation period for kinkajous?

    <p>112-118 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common nutritional disease in kinkajous?

    <p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical sign of diabetes mellitus in kinkajous?

    <p>Polydipsia/polyuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease can be diagnosed by exclusion and evidence of a leucocytosis in kinkajous?

    <p>Distemper virus infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential zoonotic parasite that kinkajous can carry?

    <p>Bayliascaris procyonis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group should be fed a juvenile diet for the first 12 to 18 months of life?

    <p>Kinkajous in their first 12 to 18 months of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a senior adult diet for kinkajous?

    <p>High-quality protein and complex carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between fruit consumed by wild kinkajous and commercially available fruits?

    <p>Wild kinkajous consume fruit with higher protein and fibre content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should captive diets for kinkajous not include raw meat?

    <p>Raw meat may contribute to osmotic diarrhoea and bacterial overgrowth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following feedstuffs should be avoided to reduce the likelihood of obesity in prairie dogs?

    <p>Both high fat seeds and nuts and alfalfa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial pathogen can be carried by prairie dogs and has the potential to be zoonotic?

    <p>Both Franciscella tularensis and Yersinia pestis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viral condition was reported in captive prairie dogs in 2003 and is listed as an Annex A disease?

    <p>Monkey pox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common presenting sign of odontomas in prairie dogs?

    <p>Swelling around the base of the upper incisors resulting in nasal obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is commonly associated with pneumonias in prairie dogs?

    <p>Pasteurella multocida</p> Signup and view all the answers

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