Chapter 32: Less Common Research Animals Flashcards
What is the scientific name of the ferret?
Mustela putorius furo
What are male ferrets called?
Jobs
What are female ferrets called?
Jill’s
What are young ferrets called?
Kits
What color is a fitch ferret?
Wild type with tawny and brown markings
What is an unusual characteristic of a ferret’s sleeping habits?
Difficult to wake up, takes about 30 seconds, shake when they wake up
How often do ferret’s shed their coats?
Twice a year
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
C- ferrets can be easily managed if handled often and appropriately
Ferrets have a short digestive tract. How does this affect their feeding?
Eat frequently and should be fed ad lib
What are horses most often used for in research settings?
Blood for the production of serums, antiserums, and antitoxins
List three forms of environmental enrichment for horses
1- group housing
2- interaction with humans
3- food treats
What do you call a female horse of breeding age?
Mare
What do you call a non-castrated male horse of breeding age?
Stallion
What do you call a castrated male horse?
Gelding
What do you call a horse that is less than 1 year of age?
Foal
What do you call a group of horses?
Herd
Because of blind spots in a horse’s field of visions, at what angle should you approach a horse?
Approach from a 45 degree angle
Name three animals in the class reptilia
1- tortoise and turtles
2- crocodiles and alligators
3- snakes and lizards
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
D- a hiding place
True or False
Reptiles eat only live food.
False
True or False
Most lizards are insectivorous
True
True or False
Reptiles shed their skin once per year
False
True or False
Both reptiles and birds have a cloaca
True
True or False
Lizards can be picked up by the tail
False
When should cage changes for reptiles be scheduled?
Should follow defection, usually 2-3 days following feeding
What is the minimum space required for snakes?
1 sq meter of space per meter of animal
True or False
All snakes are hatched from an egg
False
