Guinea Pig
How many sounds do guinea pigs make?
5
What is a wellness exam?
A check-up for an animal
worms, shrimp...
What does endangered mean?
An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction
What kind of snakes have round pupils (like ours)
MOST non-venomous
Demonstrate the "wheeking sound"
(should be a high pitched squeak sound)
How often should your pet get a wellness exam?
Once or twice a year, depending on age and health
What is a monotreme?
Mammal that lays eggs
Name 2 things that can make a species endangered
habitat loss, overfishing, genetic variations, hunting, poaching...
What does it mean if a snakes pupils are slit (like cats)
venomous
What does it mean when a guinea pig rumbles?
Looking for a mate, love
What is the tool called that you use to look in ears, eyes, nose, mouth?
Otoscope
Platypus are roughly the size of a ____
housecat
Name something you can do to help endangered animals
control fishing, stop poaching, recycle, use less water, etc.
What is the difference between poisonous and venomous?
poison- ingest (eat), venomous (inject, like a needle)
Demonstrate a rumble
(only counts if you move your hips)
Why is it beneficial that vet wrap sticks to itself?
It makes it easy if an animal is not cooperating and it does not get stuck to an animal's fur.
Do platypus have a stomach?
No
Name a critically endangered animal
Amur leopard, orangutan, gorilla, elephant, tiger, blue whale, red panda, giant tortoise....
What is the saying to remember the rules of venomous and non- venomous snakes?
red on black- friend of Jack
red and yellow- kill a fellow
scared, in danger, etc
What is the blue strip that is on the gauze and what is it for?
To show up on x-rays in case it gets left inside an animal.
How old was the oldest platypus?
50
Name the 5 levels of a species becoming endangered:
Least Concern, Near Threatened Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered
How big can a snake un-hinge (open) its jaw?
3x its head size