Habitat Construction
True or False: Multiple materials can be used in one habitat
True!
True or False: Reptiles only need fresh water when they get fed.
False! They should get fresh water everyday
True or False: One of the five freedoms is freedom to express normal behavior.
True!
True or False: 5 macaws live at The Creature Conservancy
False! We have 6
True or False: Snakes can not hear you because they do not have ears
False! They can sense vibrations as sound
What is the first thing an engineer must do before beginning a habitat construction project?
Make a blue print --- also accepted: Talk to a zookeeper
Which animal would need more space in their enclosure: a cougar or a wolf (double points if you can answer why)
Wolf
True or False: Mammals and birds have the same needs to meet their 5 freedoms
False!
What is the red kangaroo's name?
Mac/Macropod
Which of the following is NOT a way sloths defend themselves from predators? A. Blending in with the rainforest around them B. Using the bathroom at the bottom of the tree. C. Living in groups. D. Fused ribs
C. Living in groups. - Sloths prefer to live solitary
Name an animal at TCC that does NOT need to go in an indoor enclosure during cold months.
Wolf, Turkey, Skunk, Possum, Red Tailed Hawk, Owls, Horses, Llama, Reindeer, Lynx, possibly others
Why do wolves need to be provided raw meat instead of traditional dog food?
They can not digest grain
Providing an area for an animal that is NOT viewable to people is an example of what freedom?
Freedom from fear or distress
TCC has black vultures and _________ vultures.
Turkey
What continent would you find an Emu on?
Australia
How high can a red kangaroo jump to get out of it's enclosure?
10 feet
Name a reptile that is a herbivore and does NOT need any meat in their diet
Tortoises, Iguanas, possibly more
Providing a hut with cozy wood shavings is an example of which freedom?
Freedom from discomfort
What kind of animal is Widget?
Patagonian Mara
What is the second largest rodent species in the world?
North American Beaver
Name an animal that should not have a habitat made of wood.
Any rodent, possibly more
Luna the albino alligator has a special need in her enclosure, what is it?
Full coverage from the sun
Weighing an animal frequently could be an example of which two freedoms. (Get both correct, earn double points)
Freedom from thirst and hunger, freedom from pain injury or disease
Name all three main types of quills bramble has.
Kill quills, hair quills, rattle quills
Why do axolotls need to stay in water, unlike other salamanders?
They are in their nymph stage for their whole life, and have underdeveloped lungs.