Opossum and Mongooses mod 10

Which family do mongooses belong to?

Which species of mongoose is commonly kept in captivity?

How many species of mongoose have been reported?

What is the reproductive season of mongooses in the wild?

Which part of the marsupial reproductive tract is composed of paired lateral and one median vaginal canals?

What is the gestation length of a Virginia opossum?

What is the purpose of the cloaca in marsupials?

Which glands in the Virginia opossum secrete green secretions?

Which structure regresses and becomes the coracoid process of the scapula?

At what age do the young opossums leave the pouch for short periods?

What is the main cause of nutritional disease in opossums?

What is the recommended diet for juvenile opossums at 12 weeks of age?

Which of the following is a common source of excessive fat and calorie levels in mongooses?

What is the typical diet of mongooses in the wild?

Which disease can cause dental problems in mongooses?

Which disease can cause diarrhoea in mongooses, sometimes with fatal consequences?

Which of the following is a recommended measure for managing metabolic rate in marsupials?

Which disease has been associated with scaling lesions in Virginia opossums?

What is the recommended treatment for the mite Haemogamasus spp. in Virginia opossums?

Which of the following diseases is often seen in marsupial omnivores as a result of sugary, moist diets?

Which of the following anaerobic bacteria have been regularly isolated from wounds in dwarf mongooses?

What is the average body temperature range of Virginia opossums?

What is the average weight of male Virginia opossums?

Which parasite uses gastropods as its intermediate host?

What test is required to diagnose the condition caused by the parasite?

What medication has been shown to be effective at 0.1-0.2mg/kg for the condition caused by the parasite?

What is a common secondary complication of the condition caused by the parasite?

What reproductive issue has been reported in Virginia opossums?

What can result from fibrosis of the vasculature within the brain in aged Virginia opossums?

Which species of mongoose is commonly kept in captivity?

How long is the gestation period for dwarf mongooses?

What is the average litter size of dwarf mongooses?

When is the reproductive season for mongooses in the wild?

Which of the following is a unique feature of the reproductive tract in marsupials?

What is the purpose of the ureters in marsupials?

Which glands in the Virginia opossum secrete green secretions?

What is the typical litter size of a Virginia opossum?

Which disease has been associated with respiratory problems in mongooses?

Which disease has been reported as a cause of sudden death and seizuring in mongooses?

Which disease has resulted in hepatitis and renal disease in mongooses?

What is the average weight of female Virginia opossums?

Which of the following is a typical behavior of frightened Virginia opossums?

What is the purpose of the extra pubic bones in marsupials?

Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with Virginia opossums?

What is the recommended treatment for the mite Haemogamasus spp. in Virginia opossums?

Which of the following is a common respiratory disease in opossums?

What can result from oversupplementation with calcium and vitamin D3 in Virginia opossums?

At what age do the young opossums release their grip on the mammary glands?

What is the average weight of a newborn Virginia opossum?

What is the recommended diet for juvenile opossums at 12 weeks of age?

Which parasite is known to cause dysuria and uterine prolapse in Virginia opossums?

What is the recommended treatment for the condition caused by the parasite?

Which bacterial infections are commonly associated with pouch infections in opossums?

Which disease can result in a Cushings-like syndrome with obesity, urine retention, and urinary tract infections in older female opossums?

What is a common neurological symptom seen in aged Virginia opossums?

What is the main source of Toxoplasma spp. infection in marsupials?