Amazing Anatomy and Features
Best Behavior
Fight or Flight
Housing Needs
Name that Species
100
If this animal gets wet it will be in danger of fungus growing on it because its fur will not dry sufficiently
What is a chinchilla
100
This body position is submissive for dogs but potentially aggressive/defensive for cats.
What is laying on their back
100
Animals with their eyes in this position are more likely to be a prey species
What is eyes on the side of their head
100
A cold blooded animal needs this since it cannot regulate its own temperature
What is a heat lamp
100
I use my rough front legs to create burrows in the ground to stay cool in the hot desert sun.
What is a desert tortoise
200
This animal is thought to have green blood
What is a skink
200
Ferrets and kittens have this handy body structure which helps calm them and allows humans to more easily give examinations
What is scruff
200
These are two things you should not do to a dog or cat (or any animal) you do not know.
What is hug and kiss
200
The natural or preferred area of a species is referred to as what
What is their habitat
200
This species has a flap of skin that allows it to become airborne.
What is a sugar glider
300
A cow's stomach is different from a humans. How?
What is a four chambered stomach
300
An example of this training technique is "a dog sits and it receives a treat promoting the behavior is sitting".
What is positive reinforcement
300
When startled or picked up, tortoises will commonly do this
What is release their bladder
300
A chinchilla's fur is very dense. How do they get clean?
What is a dust bath
300
This breed of dog is one of the top family dogs even though it has a bad reputation due to illegal fighting operations
What is a pitbull
400
A human has a four chambered heart. This group of species has a three chambered heart.
What is a reptile or amphibian
400
These two complementary behaviors are the major warning or defensive sign for bearded dragons
What is puffing up and turning their "beard" black
400
This animal is spotted and may drop its tail when threatened
What is leopard gecko
400
For reptiles that have a difficult time shedding, what can be done to help the process?
What is misting or bathing
400
I am always dark brown, small, and have an almost bear tail. I run fast even for my small size.
What is a degu
500
Name one of the major two adaptations of bird bones that allow for ease of flight
What is semi-hollow bones and fused bones
500
Rats do this when they are overly excited or happy.
What is bulging eyes and tooth grinding (bruxing)
500
An animal is more likely to be comfortable while being handled if you do this action
What is supporting their feet
500
This is the approximate proper cage size for a green iguana
What is a small room
500
I live about as long as a human, but I am as needy as a three year old for my whole life. I am very smart and love to play, but hurt myself if I do not get the attention I require.
What is an umbrella cockatoo