long-nosed bandicoot identification and rescue
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Long-nosed Bandicoot Identification and Rescue. Norma Henderson. Bandicoot Rat. Adult Long-nosed Bandicoot Identification. Colour grey above, cream belly Nose is long and pointed Ears pointed . Adult 1.2kg. Identification features. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Long-nosed BandicootIdentification and RescueNorma Henderson
Bandicoot Rat
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Adult Long-nosed BandicootIdentification Colour grey above, cream
belly Nose is long and pointed Ears pointed
Adult 1.2kg
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Identification features
Weight - An adult weighs between 850g and 1.5kg
Nose - long pointed Fur – Grey, cream under Teeth – even length Foot – long middle toe, 2nd
and 3rd toes joined
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Development of youngPinkies 10g, Unfurred 30g, Milk chocolate fur 40g, Grey coarse fur 95g
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Housing joeys
20g joeys
40g joey60g joeys
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Housing juveniles
Young to 60-100g – secure container
Juveniles 100g to 200g outside
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Food and feeding•Teach to lap
•Present food in dish
•Introduce mealworms
•Juveniles must have worms and insects
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ThreatsMost common causes of death and injury Females killed by dogs
– unable to run fast when laden with young
Males killed by cars – wander further than females
Young – chased and injured by cats
Juveniles and adults - Whipper snipper
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Handling and stress
They stress easily Adults need deep clean mulch Young need warmth, quiet
Handle with care Adults have strong back feet Juveniles need warm cosy
pouch Call co-ordinator immediately
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DeathCheck the pouch for living young
Check the surroundings for straying young
Do autopsies to determine cause of death
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Information
Australian Museum Complete book of Australian Mammals
Key Guide to Australian Mammals, Leonard Cronin
Readers Digest Encyclopaedia of Australian Wildlife
Small Mammals Identification and Care, Norma Henderson