Animal Cognition Day 5

TIGER KING

100

How many acres does Carolina Tiger Rescue have?

67

200

About how much do tigers normally weigh?

~ 500 lbs

300

Solve for x:
4(x - 3) + 5 = 25

x=8

400

Why is it not a good idea to own a pet caracal or serval?

• Wild, non-domesticated animals

• Unpredictable behavior

• Specialized care requirements

• Large, secure enclosures needed

• Powerful claws and teeth

• Potentially dangerous to people

• Strong prey drive

• Not suitable for homes with children or small pets

• Difficult to find qualified exotic veterinarians

• Expensive to care for

• Can be destructive indoors

• Territorial urine spraying

• High exercise and enrichment needs

• May be illegal to own depending on location

• Risk of escape

• Poor welfare in typical home environments

• Can contribute to the exotic pet trade

• Many end up surrendered to sanctuaries

• Better appreciated in accredited zoos or wildlife sanctuaries rather than as pets

500

What animal kills the most humans each year?

Mosquito

JOHN will give you a hint

100

Who sang the song "Believe"?

Cher

200

What were the names of the two White tigers we saw? (Double points for the third tiger's name with them)

Deborah and Airah and Sultan

300

Who founded the Carolina Tiger Rescue? (Double points for the year)

Dr. Michael Bleyman in 1973

400

Who sings the song "Say So" that was a very popular sound on musically?

Doja Cat

500

What are 3 types of enrichment activities?

Food Based

Sensory

Cognitive

Social

Physical Habitat

GIVE ALL POINTS OTHER TEAMS

100

How many cats does Carolina Tiger Rescue have?

55

200

What is the definition of Umwelt? (Double the points for the origin of this term)

the unique, subjective sensory world that a particular organism experiences, shaped by its specific evolutionary adaptations, sensory organs, and cognitive capabilities. German

300

What do they feed the tigers at the sanctuary?

Raw carcuss of pork, chicken, goat, etc.

400

A cat enclosure is shaped like a right triangle and has a base (a) of 6 cm and a height (b) of 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse (c)?

c = 10 cm

500

Who started animal enrichment for non-human primates?

Robert Yerkes

DANI will give you a hint

100

TRUE OR FALSE: White tigers are also known as albino tigers! (double points for the term, triple points for the genetic explanation)

FALSE: they are leucistic. This genetic variation reduces pigment but does not remove it entirely. Because they retain some melanin, white tigers keep their striking black stripes and vivid blue eyes, whereas true albinos lack all pigment, resulting in entirely white fur and pink or red eyes.

200

What type of animal killed Tarzan's parents? (double points for the name)

Leopard (Sabor)

300

Who is the lead singer of QUEEN? (Double the points for the type of pet they had)

Freddie Mercury, cats

400

What is Earth's sister planet?

Venus

500

What THREE Disney movies have tigers? (Double the points for their names)

Aladdin, Winnie the Pooh, and The Jungle Book (Rajah, Tigger, and Shere Khan)

Just vote, just vote! I know I'm gonna be out!

100

What is John's major in college? What is he doing research on?

Conservation Biology and Grass

200

What is Dani's major and minors in college?

Marine Biology, Aquaculture & Aquarium Science, Psychology

300

What was the name of the first tiger we saw? Where did he come from? What was the name of the second tiger? Where did he come from?

Guru, Honduras, Samir, TIGER KING

400

What country are tigers normally found? (Double the points for the capital)

India (New Delhi)

500

What is the plot of the movie Life of Pi?

Life of Pi is a philosophical novel by Yann Martel about Piscine Molitor "Pi" Patel, an Indian boy who survives 227 days stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean alongside a fearsome Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, ultimately exploring the power of storytelling, faith, and the nature of reality