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[org.au](org.au)), with the exception of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, NHMRC logo and content identified as being owned by third parties. The details of the relevant licence conditions are available on the Creative Commons website ([www.creativecommons.org.au](www.creativecommons.org.au)), as is the full legal code for the CC BY 3.0 AU licence. |  | Attribution\u003Cbr>Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence is a standard form license agreement that allows you to copy, distribute, transmit and adapt this publication provided that you attribute the work. The NHMRC’s preference is that you attribute this publication (and any material sourced from it) using the following wording: Source: National Health and Medical Research Council.\u003Cbr>Use of images\u003Cbr>Unless otherwise stated, all images (including background images, icons and illustrations) are copyrighted by their original owners. |\n\nContact us  \nTo obtain information regarding NHMRC publications or submit a copyright request, contact:  \nE: [nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au](nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au)  \n[P: 13 000 NHMRC](P: 13 000 NHMRC) (13 000 64672) or call (02) 6217 9000  \nTable of contents  \nGlossary of terms and phrases 3  \nPurpose of the guide 5  \nGeneral considerations 6  \nSuitability for research and teaching 6  \nSources 7  \nSubclass Prototheria: Monotremes 8  \nEchidna 8  \nPlatypus 12  \nSubclass Theria: Marsupials 18  \nDasyuridae 18  \nNumbat 25  \nMarsupial moles 28  \nBandicoots and bilbies 31  \nKoala 38  \nWombats 43  \nMacropodoids 47  \nMedium and larger possums 59  \nBrushtail possums ( Trichosurus spp.) and cuscuses 65  \nRingtail possums and the greater glider 67  \nSmaller possums and gliders 70  \nPetaurid possums: gliders, Leadbeater’s possum and the striped possum 75  \nPygmy-possums 77  \nfeathertail glider 79  \nHoney possum 81  \nSubclass Theria: Eutherians 84  \nBats 84  \nMegabats 84  \nMicrobats 89  \nDingo 94  \nMarine mammals 97  \nNative rodents 102  \nAppendices 107  \nAppendix I: Taxonomic key for Australian native mammals (Class: Mammalia) 107  \nAppendix II: General blood sampling guidelines 109  \nAppendix III: Anaesthesia and sedation 110  \nAppendix IV: Health issues, disease control and zoonoses 112  \nTABLE Of CONTENTS  1  \nA guide to the care and use of Australian native mammals in research and teaching  \nAppendix V: Terms of reference 116  \nAppendix VI: Working Committee membership 117  \nAppendix VII: Legislation (including endangered species) 118  \nAppendix VIII: Guidelines and policies 121  \nAppendix IX: Relevant government departments 123  \nAppendix X: Useful organisations and institutions 125  \nAppendix XI: Experts not listed under a particular species 126  \nAppendix XII: Additional references 127  \nIndex 128  \nDisclaimer:  \nAll information provided in this document is correct at the time of publication.  \nTABLE Of CONTENTS  \nA guide to the care and use of Australian native mamma","cbCairZUQEPq2Fkn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairZUQEPq2Fkn","pdf",1647728,148,"English","# Glossary of terms and phrases\n## Purpose of the guide\n## General considerations\n## Suitability for research and teaching\n## Sources\n## Subclass Prototheria: Monotremes\n## Subclass Theria: Marsupials\n## Subclass Theria: Eutherians\n## Appendices\n## Index","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this NHMRC guide?\",\"answer\":\"It aims to support the care and use of Australian native mammals in research and teaching by outlining key considerations, suitability, and supporting information.\"},{\"question\":\"Which main mammal groups does the guide cover?\",\"answer\":\"It covers Subclass Prototheria (monotremes), Subclass Theria (marsupials), and Subclass Theria (eutherians), with species-focused sections under each group.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of supporting appendices are included?\",\"answer\":\"The appendices provide tools and guidance such as a taxonomic key, blood sampling guidelines, anaesthesia and sedation information, health issues and zoonoses, plus legislation and relevant policies or references.\"}]","A guide to the care and use of Australian native mammals in research and teaching - 2014 | PDF",1789453668,373]