25 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sugar gliders?
They have extra pubic bones typical of many marsupials
What is the average weight of a female sugar glider?
95-135 grams
What is the average heart rate of a sugar glider?
200-300 beats per minute
Where are the scent glands located in a female sugar glider?
Inside her pouch
Which of the following is NOT a component of the artificial nectar/protein mix used for Leadbeater’s possums?
Neonatal baby formula
What percentage of the diet is composed of the commercially available insectivore or carnivore diet for sugar gliders?
50%
How much crude protein is recommended for adult captive sugar gliders weighing 130g?
Between 1750 mg and 2000 mg
Which mite has been associated with mange in sugar gliders?
Petauralges rackae
Which dental formula is correct for the sugar glider?
I3/1 C1/0 Pm3/4 and M4/4 (total 40)
Which part of the sugar glider's digestive system is specialized to digest acacia gum?
Enlarged caecum
What is the function of the cloaca in marsupials?
Common opening for the urinary, reproductive, and digestive system
How does the heart size of marsupials compare to that of Eutherian mammals?
Around 30% heavier
Which of the following is true about the reproductive system of marsupials?
The urethral opening is located in the vaginal canals
What is the average gestation length of a sugar glider?
16 days
What is the purpose of foetal diapause in marsupials?
To delay the development and implantation of the fertilized egg until the young have been weaned or die
How do neonates of marsupials attach to the teat?
The teat swells up and the neonate becomes firmly attached
Which condition is commonly seen in captive sugar gliders due to a lack of calcium and vitamin D3?
Musculoskeletal disease
What can be a cause of paralysis in sugar gliders?
Migration of nematodes in the spinal cord
Which part of the body do male sugar gliders self-mutilate when kept alone?
Penis and scrotum
What can be a consequence of obesity and overcrowding in sugar gliders?
Infertility
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to seizures in sugar gliders?
Vitamin B1
Which bacteria have been reported to cause gastrointestinal infections in sugar gliders?
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, Salmonella spp., and Clostridium spp.
What symptoms can be caused by Clostridium spp. infections in sugar gliders?
Acute death, diarrhoea, tenesmus, and rectal prolapses
Which parasite has been reported in the gut of sugar gliders?
Parastrongyloides spp., Paraustrostrongylus spp., and Paraustroxyuris spp.
What respiratory infection has been reported in sugar gliders?
Pasteurella multocida, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella spp.
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