Wallabies
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Which part of a wallaby's foot is used for propulsion when hopping?

  • The third toe
  • The fourth toe (correct)
  • The second toe
  • The fifth toe
  • What is the purpose of a wallaby's tail?

  • To grab and hold the wallaby vertically
  • To aid in digestion
  • To protect the wallaby from predators
  • To help with balance while hopping (correct)
  • Which genus do most wallabies belong to?

  • Parma
  • Wallabia
  • Bennett's
  • Macropus (correct)
  • What is the recommended action when introducing new animals to a closed herd?

    <p>Quarantine and screen the animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign is NOT associated with macropod herpesviruses?

    <p>Mammary neoplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the dentition of wallabies?

    <p>The dentition is similar to that seen in rabbits or domestic sheep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about wallabies' reproductive biology?

    <p>The reproductive, urinary, and digestive tracts all open into a cloaca in females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gestation length of wallabies?

    <p>16 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is most commonly implicated in causing chronic wasting condition in wallabies?

    <p>M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for coccidiosis in young wallabies?

    <p>Trimethoprim sulphonamides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is a serious problem in many marsupials, particularly macropods?

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

    What is the recommended treatment for pneumonia in wallabies?

    <p>Injectable fluoroquinolones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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