Canines (Dogs)
Felines (Cats)
Exotic Companion Mammals
Reptiles
Amphibians
100

Domesticated dogs are part of this family, which included wolves and foxes

Canidae

100

This breed of cat is characterized by its hairless body, wrinkled skin, and large ears.

Sphynx

100

This is the minimum square footage of a guinea pig enclosure

7.5 square feet

100

Adult mice, rats, baby chicks, guinea pigs, and rabbits are all appropriate food options for this group of companion reptiles

Snakes
100

Amphibians undergo this process, which literally means "skin breathing"

Cutaneous respiration

200

Dogs are not really color blind, they have this type of vision. They are able to see blues and yellow.

Dichromatic vision (color perception)

200

This is the scientific name for domesticated cats.

Felis catus

200

This term is used for animals that are more active at night

Nocturnal

200

These group of turtles are primarily herbivorous and can eat grasses and plant materials, fruits, and vegetables

Land (terrestrial) turtles

200

Amphibians are more sensitive to changes in their external environment, such as pollution, because of this structure.

(Permeable) skin
300

This breed group was bred primarily for hunting, and includes retrievers, spaniels, and pointers.

Sporting dogs

300

We use this term for cats, meaning they have evolved to get nutrition from meat (2 words)

Obligate carnivore

300
Diarrhea, a sign of illness in hamsters and gerbils, is given this special name

Wet Tail

300

This term is used to describe an animal that is cold-blooded, maintaining its body temperature based on its external environment

Ectotherm / Ectothermic

300

This amphibian, common as a companion, is known for remaining in a paedomorphic state throughout its life.

Axolotl

400

This breed group has various original purposes, characteristics, and personalities. It includes bulldogs, dalmatians, and poodles.

Non-sporting group

400

This amino acid, important for heart health, must be included in a cat's diet.

Taurine

400

This is the typical lifespan of gerbils

2-4 years

400

This order of reptiles consists of turtles and tortoises

Testudines (Chelonian)

400

This term is used to collectively describe reptiles and amphibians.

Herpetofauna

500

Beagles belong to this breed group, bred for hunting by sight or scent

Hound group (Hounds)

500

These four fat soluble vitamins discussed in class can be toxic in high enough doses but are important parts of feline nutrition.

Vitamins A, D, E, and K

500
This item constitutes the "main" diet of rabbits, and should always be made available.
Hay
500

The anatomy of this organ in reptiles allows for the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood

Heart / septated ventricle 
500

In what environment do most amphibians lay their eggs?

Water / Aquatic environments

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