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Long-nosed Bandicoot Identification and Rescue

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.

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Long-nosed Bandicoot Identification and Rescue

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  1. Long-nosed BandicootIdentification and Rescue Norma Henderson Bandicoot Rat

  2. Adult Long-nosed BandicootIdentification • Colour grey above, cream belly • Nose is long and pointed • Ears pointed • Adult 1.2kg

  3. Identification features • Weight - An adult weighs between850g and 1.5kg • Nose - long pointed • Fur – Grey, cream under • Teeth – even length • Foot – long middle toe, 2nd and 3rd toes joined

  4. Development of youngPinkies 10g, Unfurred 30g, Milk chocolate fur 40g, Grey coarse fur 95g

  5. Housing joeys 20g joeys 60g joeys 40g joey

  6. Housing juveniles Young to 60-100g – secure container Juveniles 100g to 200g outside

  7. Food and feeding •Teach to lap •Present food in dish •Introduce mealworms •Juveniles must have worms and insects

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Death Check the pouch for living young Check the surroundings for straying young Do autopsies to determine cause of death

  11. 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

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