Pets
What was the most popular pet in Rome?
Dogs
What animal served as torch-bearers for Caesar in a procession?
Elephants
How did Romans capture bears?
They disoriented the bears and chased them into nets.
How were pets treated?
They were treated like family
How did Romans use elephants?
Elephants appeared in the arena, hunting games, processions, and war.
Who said that a lion's aggression disappears once its eyes are covered?
Pliny
What pet was often considered a symbol of wealth or something to show off?
Monkeys
What was "damnatio ad bestias"?
It was an execution method in which convicts were killed by animals.
How did people capture elephants in Africa?
They lured elephants into pits and weakened them through the deprivation of food and water.
What are some common Roman pets?
Dogs, birds, cats, fish, and monkeys
What was the rare use of lions?
As pets
What was the myth regarding the hippo's avoidance of capture?
They left backward footsteps when feeding and avoided that path when returning to prevent capture.
Where did Romans get monkeys?
Africa and India
When were hippos frist used in the games?
Hippos first debuted in the games in 58 BC.
What animals were the hardest to transport?