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Are animal rights and welfare the same thing?
No! Welfare = the position that all animals in captivity (and the wild) should be treated humanely, but still have human uses
Rights = animals should not be exploited under any circumstances
100
Were dogs or cats the first animal domesticated?
DOGS! Around 10,000 years ago.
100
Is tabby a breed of cat?
NO! Tabby is a coat pattern
100
Does an agriculture education job require a farming background?
**Is Ms. B an agricultural educator?
NO!
**Yes!
100
What do aquarists do? (Where do they work?)
Work in a marine research facility or aquarium caring for the fish and other aquatic organisms (NOT limited to animals!)
100
What is a veterinarian?
A person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals
200
Did the animal rights movement start before or after the Civil Rights movement?
After! The animal rights movement started in the 70s and involved a lot of the same people as the Civil Rights movement
200
Name the 7 AKC recognized groups of dog
**what are the 2 unrecognized groups?
Sporting, Working, Non-working, Hound, Terrier, Herding, and Toy
**Misc. and Hybrid
200
What characteristics make a cat, a cat?
Hint: only one species of cat doesn't have one of these characteristics (cheetahs)
Retractable claws, obligate carnivores, roars and purrs, predators
200
What is an animal breeder?
Someone who selects, manages, and breeds animals for pets, shows, and production purposes.
200
Is a biologist just a biologist? (Can they be specialized?)
**Give an example of a specialized biologist
YES!
**Parasitologist, botanist, geneticists, etc.
200
Do veterinarians wear just one hat? (hat being they only have one job?)
NO!
They can play a role in protecting the environment, research, food safety, and public health!
300
What does vegetarian mean?
Do not eat meat products, fish, crustaceans, and animal by-products, but may possibly still eat eggs and dairy and may still use animal made products (leather, furs)
300
Is chocolate safe for dogs?
NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT!
300
What family do ALL cats fall under?
**What order do they fall under?
Felidae!
**Carnivora
300
What kind of places can animal caretakers work?
Pet stores, zoos, vet clinics, shelters, kennels, research facilities.
300
Where do naturalists work?
Outside! Nature centers, national parks, and governmental agencies
300
What is a veterinary technician?
Assistants to veterinarians
400
Who is believed to be the father of the modern day animal rights movement?
Peter Singer
400
Should you feed your dog a different diet/food amount based on their age?
YES! Just like all animals, dog diet and food amounts change as they age
400
What is the difference between big cats and small cats?
Big Cats ROAR! Little Cats PURR/MEOW
400
Is a high-school diploma required for a job as an animal groomer?
NO! But an apprenticeship or job shadowing may be needed
400
Do aquarists only work on land?
NO! Oftentimes under water
400
What is a zookeeper?
Someone who cares for the daily needs of zoo animals
500
What is factory farming?
A system of rearing livestock using intensive methods, by which poultry, pigs, and cattle are confined indoors under strictly controlled conditions.
500
Are dogs obligate carnivores?
**What are they? Carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores?
NO!
**Omnivores
500
What does obligate carnivore mean?
Meat based diet
500
What is the FFA?
**Does FFA stand for something?
An American non-profit organization that involves classes at the middle and high-school level in agriculture education; helps get kids from all backgrounds interested in agriculture
**NO! It USED to mean Future Farmers of America, but not anymore.
500
Why are naturalists important?
They help us understand the world around us and the importance of protecting the environment
500
What is the USDA?
United States Department of Agriculture
600
What is specieism?
A bias that humans are superior to animals
600
What is this?
A head collar or halter
600
What does FRAP mean?
Frenetic Random Activity Period or zoomies!
600
What kind of places would you see a breeder or breeding technician work?
Kennels, breeding facilities, research facilities
600
Do curators start as curators?
NO! Usually start as keepers or zoologists and work their way up
600
How much money can be made starting out as a zookeeper?
Between $16,000-$40,000 year to start
700
When was the original Animal Welfare Act, which protected laboratory animals from cruelty, drafted?
1966
700
What does breed standard mean?
Certain looks/characteristics that differentiate the breeds of dogs
700
True or false: Cheetahs are in the same genus as tigers and lions.
FALSE! They are in the same genus as domestic cats
700
Are animal HANDLERS different from animal TRAINERS?
Yes! Handlers are responsible for the daily care of the animal and evaluation of behavior to recognize the animal's full potential
Trainers, while also sometimes responsible for the daily care of an animal, are responsible for teaching positive behaviors in animals via training.
700
Why are curators important?
They help keep zoos/aquariums running and funded
700
What tasks/jobs do veterinary technicians perform?
Initial intake and exams, sample collection, x rays, surgery assisting, assisting with euthanasia, etc
i.e. PUBLIC FACING!
800
What are some current issues in animal welfare and rights?
Should animals be used for experimentation, food, and should hunting/trapping be allowed.
800
What is a symbiotic relationship?
Where two different species rely on each other for mutual benefit
800
Do cats meow at each other?
Not really! They reserve that for us!
800
Are entry-level jobs in the animal industry worth the physicality and relatively low pay?
YES! You can always work your way up with hard work and a college degree.
800
Name a zoology specialty and what they study
Herpetologist - reptiles, entomologist - insects/arachnids, mammologist - mammals, etc
800
What is euthanasia?
The humane and painless ending of an animals life