Exotics Flashcards
In which part of the gi tract in a rabbit does most of the cellulose break down take place?
Caecum. Most breakdown of cellulose and plant materials takes place here.
Do gerbils have a large skin gland on the mid ventral abdomen?
Yes and occasionally get infected.
Do rabbits have pads on their feet?
No. The females have a dew lap- the fold of skin under the chin.
Canaries are members of which order of birds?
The order passeriformes include perching birds such as the canary and members of the finch family. The pstittaciformes include the parrots. The anseriformes include the ducks, geese and swans. The galliformes include poultry pheasants a
How many digits does a bird have in its wing?
Two digits.
What is the crop?
The crop is the organ in which food is stored prior to digestion in a bird. It is found part way down the neck. It is a pocket formed ventrally from the oesophagus. Owls and diving birds do not have a crop.
Gaseous exchange takes place in which tissues in the bird?
In the lungs. Although the way in which the respiratory system works is quite different to other species.
When might an ectothermic animal aestivate?
When temperatures are too high. When this happens the animals become lethargic and tend to sleep. High temperature will cause this. But so will very dry conditions. Many reptiles have a requir for minimum levels of humidity.
The species with one functional lung is the..
Snake.
The correct definition for ovo-viviparous is..
The females retain their eggs within their bodies until the young are ready to hatch.
How much vitamin c does a Guinea pig require per day?
50mg vit c per day.
A rabbit is an induced ovulator.
Induced ovulator must be mated in order to ovulate.
How long can parrots live for?
40 to 50 years. Or even longe
Some birds of prey are protected from being held in captivity by the wildlife and countryside act 1981. However if bird Is under veterinary care it is exempt providing proper records are kept for a period of…
6vweeks. If kept longer they must be ringed and registered.
How much bodyweight can a healthy tortoise lose per month during hibernation?
They can lose up to 3 percent. It is normal for tortoises to lose up to 1 percent per month. Losses above this are abnormal and animal should be brought out of hibernation.
