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Small Mammal 4
Question | Answer |
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Guinea pig history? | • Origin is South America (a delicacy!) • Domesticated as early as 5000BC for food •Highly social, in the wild live in colonies of more than 100 individuals |
What is the average lifespan of a guinea pig? | 5-7 years |
What time are guinea pigs active? | Crepuscular |
Guinea pig diet | • Herbivores • In the wild, eat grasses • In captivity, pellets, vegetables, fruits (sparingly), and hay • Vitamin C supplements |
Guinea pig reproduction | • Gestation: 65 days • Average litter size: 2-3 young • Precocial |
What are the common diseases in guinea pigs? | • Respiratory disease • Scurvy |
Mesocricetus auratus | Hamsters |
Where do hamsters originate from? | Syria/Turkey |
Hamsters characteristics | • Stout bodied, short tails • Various colors • Cheek pouches |
What is the average lifespan of a hamster? | 2-3 year |
What time are hamsters active? | Nocturnal |
Hamster diet | • Omnivores • Pellets, vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts |
Hamster reproduction | • Gestation: 16 days • Average litter size: 3-6 young • Altricial |
What are the common diseases in hamster? | Wet tail |
Rattus norvegicus | Rats |
What is the history of rats? | • Originated in Asia • Caused the spread of the Black Death (Yersinia pestis) • Originally domesticated for blood sport in 18th • Heavily used as laboratory animals |
What is the average lifespan of a hamster? | 2-3 years |
Rats aren't smart and don't need enrichment T/F? | False, rats are highly intelligent |
What time are rats active? | Nocturnal |
Rat diet | • Omnivores • Pellets, vegetables, and fruits (sparingly) |