Opossum and Mongooses mod 10
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Which family do mongooses belong to?

  • Canidae
  • Herpestidae (correct)
  • Mustelidae
  • Felidae

    • Which species of mongoose is commonly kept in captivity?

  • Yellow mongoose
  • Slender mongoose
  • Dwarf mongoose (correct)
  • Banded mongoose

    • How many species of mongoose have been reported?

  • Around 20
  • Less than 10
  • Over 12 (correct)
  • Exactly 12

    • What is the reproductive season of mongooses in the wild?

    <p>Wet season (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Central vaginal canal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gestation length of a Virginia opossum?

    <p>12-13 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cloaca in marsupials?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands in the Virginia opossum secrete green secretions?

    <p>Cloacal glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The journey (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Around 70 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of nutritional disease in opossums?

    <p>Metabolic bone disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Human baby rice cereal and puppy formula biscuit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Day old chicks with retained yolk-sac (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical diet of mongooses in the wild?

    <p>Insects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease can cause dental problems in mongooses?

    <p>Tartar build-up (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Providing vertical space for climbing and exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Trichophyton mentagrophytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ivermectin at 0.2mg/kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Periodontal disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pasteurella spp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average body temperature range of Virginia opossums?

    <p>32.2-35.2C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average weight of male Virginia opossums?

    <p>4-5kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parasite uses gastropods as its intermediate host?

    <p>Toxoplasma spp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Faecal Baermann test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ivermectin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cushings-like syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reproductive issue has been reported in Virginia opossums?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fine and intention tremors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species of mongoose is commonly kept in captivity?

    <p>Dwarf mongoose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the gestation period for dwarf mongooses?

    <p>49-53 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average litter size of dwarf mongooses?

    <p>4-6 pups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the reproductive season for mongooses in the wild?

    <p>October-April (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The presence of two lateral vaginas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ureters in marsupials?

    <p>To enter the urinary bladder from dorsal to ventral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands in the Virginia opossum secrete green secretions?

    <p>Cloacal glands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical litter size of a Virginia opossum?

    <p>13 embryonic young (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease has been associated with respiratory problems in mongooses?

    <p>Canine distemper virus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Toxoplasmosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Leptospirosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average weight of female Virginia opossums?

    <p>2-2.5kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They increase the intensity of their hissing and growling. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To support the abdominal muscles in both sexes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Digestive tract disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ivermectin at 0.2mg/kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pneumonia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mineralisation of the aorta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Around 50 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average weight of a newborn Virginia opossum?

    <p>0.13 grams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2 tablespoons of soaked puppy biscuit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Toxoplasma spp. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ivermectin at 0.1-0.2mg/kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pseudomonas spp., E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neoplasia of the reproductive tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fine and intention tremors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Contamination of food/environment by the faeces of domestic cats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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