Chapter 32: Less Common Research Animals

Question 1

What is the scientific name of the ferret?

Answer 1

Mustela putorius furo

Question 2

What are male ferrets called?

Answer 2

Jobs

Question 3

What are female ferrets called?

Answer 3

Jill’s

Question 4

What are young ferrets called?

Answer 4

Kits

Question 5

What color is a fitch ferret?

Answer 5

Wild type with tawny and brown markings

Question 6

What is an unusual characteristic of a ferret’s sleeping habits?

Answer 6

Difficult to wake up, takes about 30 seconds, shake when they wake up

Question 7

How often do ferret’s shed their coats?

Answer 7

Twice a year

Question 8

Which statement is true about handling of ferrets?
A- ferrets are very aggressive and should only be handled with a catch pole
B- ferrets are docile and can be handled easily and infrequently
C- ferrets can be easily managed if handled often and appropriately
D- ferrets should be picked up by their hind limbs

Answer 8

C- ferrets can be easily managed if handled often and appropriately

Question 9

Ferrets have a short digestive tract. How does this affect their feeding?

Answer 9

Eat frequently and should be fed ad lib

Question 10

What are horses most often used for in research settings?

Answer 10

Blood for the production of serums, antiserums, and antitoxins

Question 11

List three forms of environmental enrichment for horses

Answer 11

1- group housing
2- interaction with humans
3- food treats

Question 12

What do you call a female horse of breeding age?

Answer 12

Mare

Question 13

What do you call a non-castrated male horse of breeding age?

Answer 13

Stallion

Question 14

What do you call a castrated male horse?

Answer 14

Gelding

Question 15

What do you call a horse that is less than 1 year of age?

Answer 15

Foal

Question 16

What do you call a group of horses?

Answer 16

Herd

Question 17

Because of blind spots in a horse’s field of visions, at what angle should you approach a horse?

Answer 17

Approach from a 45 degree angle

Question 18

Name three animals in the class reptilia

Answer 18

1- tortoise and turtles
2- crocodiles and alligators
3- snakes and lizards

Question 19

What feature should all reptiles have in their caging?
A- a heated rock
B- water to swim in
C- artificial plants
D- a hiding place

Answer 19

D- a hiding place

Question 20

True or False

Reptiles eat only live food.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

True or False

Most lizards are insectivorous

Answer 21

True

Question 22

True or False

Reptiles shed their skin once per year

Answer 22

False

Question 23

True or False

Both reptiles and birds have a cloaca

Answer 23

True

Question 24

True or False

Lizards can be picked up by the tail

Answer 24

False

Question 25

When should cage changes for reptiles be scheduled?

Answer 25

Should follow defection, usually 2-3 days following feeding

Question 26

What is the minimum space required for snakes?

Answer 26

1 sq meter of space per meter of animal

Question 27

True or False

All snakes are hatched from an egg

Answer 27

False