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Animal Care Studies - Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, RichmondTable of Contents1 INTRODUCTION 72 TAXONOMY 82.1 Nomenclature 82.2 Subspecies 82.3 Recent Synonyms 82.4 Other Common Names 83 NATURAL HISTORY 93.1 Morphometrics (Key Measurements and Features) 93.1.1 Mass and Basic Body Measurements 93.1.2 Sexual Dimorphism 93.1.3 Distinguishing Features 103.2 Distribution and Habitat 11(Breeding, Post Breeding Dispersal and Habitat Use)3.3 Conservation Status 203.4 Diet in the Wild 203.5 Longevity 223.5.1 In the Wild 223.5.2 In Captivity 223.5.3 Techniques Used to Determine Age in Adults 224 HOUSING REQUIREMENTS 234.1 Exhibit/Enclosure Design 234.2 Holding Area Design 334.3 Spatial Requirements 334.4 Position of Enclosures 344.5 Weather Protection 344.6 Temperature Requirements 344.7 Substrate 344.8 Nestboxes and/or Bedding Material 364.9 Enclosure Furnishings 365 GENERAL HUSBANDRY 375.1 Hygiene and Cleaning 375.2 Record Keeping 405.3 Methods of Identification 415.4 Routine Data Collection 41Keith Naylor 28/3/2005 Version 3 3

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