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
Long-nosed BandicootIdentification and RescueNorma Henderson
Bandicoot Rat
Adult Long-nosed BandicootIdentification Colour grey above, cream
belly Nose is long and pointed Ears pointed
Adult 1.2kg
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
Development of youngPinkies 10g, Unfurred 30g, Milk chocolate fur 40g, Grey coarse fur 95g
Housing joeys
20g joeys
40g joey60g joeys
Housing juveniles
Young to 60-100g – secure container
Juveniles 100g to 200g outside
Food and feeding•Teach to lap
•Present food in dish
•Introduce mealworms
•Juveniles must have worms and insects
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
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
DeathCheck the pouch for living young
Check the surroundings for straying young
Do autopsies to determine cause of death
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