AZ Humane Society
All animals that come to the humane society have to be __________ or ____________ before getting adopted.
spayed or neutered
What does it mean to be venomous?
you have to be bitten/ you have to bite to hurt
What does it mean to be poisonous?
you secrete a toxin/you have to ingest/eat/touch to get hurt
How many types of alligators are there?
2!
What are ambush predators?
They hide in brush/bushes and wait for their prey to cross paths... and they STRIKE!
Besides cats and dogs, what are some other animals that the Humane Society takes care of?
small mammals (hamsters, guinea pigs, bunnies)
What does our baseball team and a common venomous snake have in their name?
The diamondback!
Where do Sonoran Desert Toads like to hang around?
Any bodies of water! (pond, lake, golf courses, pools)
Why do alligators have their mouths open?
They regulate their temperature.
What does it mean to be haemotoxic?
The toxins attack the prey's blood!
What do we call our pets that help us teach? (Hagrid, Corn Flake, Leche, Mango)
Animal Teachers!
What was the name of the unique California Kingsnake that visited us this week?
Ken!
What is the amphibian life cycle called?
metamorphosis
What does the word osteoderm mean?
bony skin!
How long can the African Sulcata Tortoise live?
up to 100 years!
How long (in years) has the Papago Campus been running?
about 2 years!
How much $ would you have to pay if you were to remove a Gila Monster from the AZ wild?
$3500
How can animal handlers "restrain" toads from jumping out of their hands?
Hold them by their hips
How many eyelids do alligators have?
3 eyelids!
What other living things can be poisonous?
Some plants, and mushrooms
If adoption is not an option for you, what is a temporary option that allows you to have some pets in your home? (this also helps the humane society treat other animals while you are helping)
Fostering!
Which two lizard species do not drop their tails?
Bearded Dragon, Gila Monster
What amphibian can morph into a salamander if they are not properly taken care of?
Axolotl
What type of crocodile has a long, slender snout?
Gharials
What does it mean when an animal species is no longer found on the Earth?
Extinct