Rodents, Ferrets, Rabbits (Pt. 2) Flashcards
What is malocclusion?
overgrown incisors
What animal is included in family gerbillinae?
Gerbils
Where are gerbils illegal? Why?
California, can become invasive
What animals are included in family cricetidae?
Hamsters, voles, lemmings, muskrats
What was the first domesticated hamster species?
syrian golden hamster
Where is the syrian golden hamster from?
Syria, rocky areas, in tunnels
What are the 3 breeds of hamster?
syrians, dwarves, chinese
What 3 animals are opportunistic feeders?
rats, mice, gerbils
What should opportunistic animals eat? (percents)
- pelleted feed (90%)
- Fruits and veggies (5-10%)
- occasional treats (<5%)
Hay ad libitum
will eat bugs
what kind of animals are grainivores?
hamsters
What 2 materials must hamsters be housed in?
polycarbonate or stainless steel
What animals are included in suborder hystricomorpha?
large rodents: capybara, porcupines, chinchillas, guinea pigs
What 2 families are within suborder hystricomorpha?
- caviidae
- chinchillidae
What animal in included in family caviidae ?
Guinea pigs
What is the scientific name for guinea pigs?
cavia porcellus
where were guinea pigs domesticated?
South america
When are guinea pigs awake?
crepuscular
What is the guinea pigs diet?
Herbivore
What vitamin must guinea pigs have daily?
Vitamin C
What disease can guinea pigs contract from dogs?
Bordetella
What kind or research were chinchillas used for?
Hearing research, similar hearing to humans
How long do chinchillas live?
10+ years
What happens if chinchillas lose fur? What is this called?
This is called fur slipping, they can no longer thermoregulate.
What makes up the majority of their diet?
hay (90%)
