56 Questions
Which family do mongooses belong to?
Herpestidae
Which species of mongoose is commonly kept in captivity?
Dwarf mongoose
How many species of mongoose have been reported?
Over 12
What is the reproductive season of mongooses in the wild?
Wet season
Which part of the marsupial reproductive tract is composed of paired lateral and one median vaginal canals?
Central vaginal canal
What is the gestation length of a Virginia opossum?
12-13 days
What is the purpose of the cloaca in marsupials?
All of the above
Which glands in the Virginia opossum secrete green secretions?
Cloacal glands
Which structure regresses and becomes the coracoid process of the scapula?
The journey
At what age do the young opossums leave the pouch for short periods?
Around 70 days
What is the main cause of nutritional disease in opossums?
Metabolic bone disease
What is the recommended diet for juvenile opossums at 12 weeks of age?
Human baby rice cereal and puppy formula biscuit
Which of the following is a common source of excessive fat and calorie levels in mongooses?
Day old chicks with retained yolk-sac
What is the typical diet of mongooses in the wild?
Insects
Which disease can cause dental problems in mongooses?
Tartar build-up
Which disease can cause diarrhoea in mongooses, sometimes with fatal consequences?
All above
Which of the following is a recommended measure for managing metabolic rate in marsupials?
Providing vertical space for climbing and exercise
Which disease has been associated with scaling lesions in Virginia opossums?
Trichophyton mentagrophytes
What is the recommended treatment for the mite Haemogamasus spp. in Virginia opossums?
Ivermectin at 0.2mg/kg
Which of the following diseases is often seen in marsupial omnivores as a result of sugary, moist diets?
Periodontal disease
Which of the following anaerobic bacteria have been regularly isolated from wounds in dwarf mongooses?
Pasteurella spp.
What is the average body temperature range of Virginia opossums?
32.2-35.2C
What is the average weight of male Virginia opossums?
4-5kg
Which parasite uses gastropods as its intermediate host?
Toxoplasma spp.
What test is required to diagnose the condition caused by the parasite?
Faecal Baermann test
What medication has been shown to be effective at 0.1-0.2mg/kg for the condition caused by the parasite?
Ivermectin
What is a common secondary complication of the condition caused by the parasite?
Cushings-like syndrome
What reproductive issue has been reported in Virginia opossums?
All of the above
What can result from fibrosis of the vasculature within the brain in aged Virginia opossums?
Fine and intention tremors
Which species of mongoose is commonly kept in captivity?
Dwarf mongoose
How long is the gestation period for dwarf mongooses?
49-53 days
What is the average litter size of dwarf mongooses?
4-6 pups
When is the reproductive season for mongooses in the wild?
October-April
Which of the following is a unique feature of the reproductive tract in marsupials?
The presence of two lateral vaginas
What is the purpose of the ureters in marsupials?
To enter the urinary bladder from dorsal to ventral
Which glands in the Virginia opossum secrete green secretions?
Cloacal glands
What is the typical litter size of a Virginia opossum?
13 embryonic young
Which disease has been associated with respiratory problems in mongooses?
Canine distemper virus
Which disease has been reported as a cause of sudden death and seizuring in mongooses?
Toxoplasmosis
Which disease has resulted in hepatitis and renal disease in mongooses?
Leptospirosis
What is the average weight of female Virginia opossums?
2-2.5kg
Which of the following is a typical behavior of frightened Virginia opossums?
They increase the intensity of their hissing and growling.
What is the purpose of the extra pubic bones in marsupials?
To support the abdominal muscles in both sexes.
Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with Virginia opossums?
Digestive tract disease
What is the recommended treatment for the mite Haemogamasus spp. in Virginia opossums?
Ivermectin at 0.2mg/kg
Which of the following is a common respiratory disease in opossums?
Pneumonia
What can result from oversupplementation with calcium and vitamin D3 in Virginia opossums?
Mineralisation of the aorta
At what age do the young opossums release their grip on the mammary glands?
Around 50 days
What is the average weight of a newborn Virginia opossum?
0.13 grams
What is the recommended diet for juvenile opossums at 12 weeks of age?
2 tablespoons of soaked puppy biscuit
Which parasite is known to cause dysuria and uterine prolapse in Virginia opossums?
Toxoplasma spp.
What is the recommended treatment for the condition caused by the parasite?
Ivermectin at 0.1-0.2mg/kg
Which bacterial infections are commonly associated with pouch infections in opossums?
Pseudomonas spp., E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus
Which disease can result in a Cushings-like syndrome with obesity, urine retention, and urinary tract infections in older female opossums?
Neoplasia of the reproductive tract
What is a common neurological symptom seen in aged Virginia opossums?
Fine and intention tremors
What is the main source of Toxoplasma spp. infection in marsupials?
Contamination of food/environment by the faeces of domestic cats
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Marsupial Metabolic Rates and Dermatological Diseases
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