Reptiles
Reptiles are ____________ blooded, meaning that they need the external environment or sun to regulate their internal body temperature.
cold blooded
What kind of mammal is an oppossum?
A Marsupial.
What are the nails on Birds of Prey called?
Talons.
Animal ___________ is sensory experiences that can stimulate natural behaviors and keep an animal's day interesting.
Enrichment.
Who is our oldest resident at Busch Wildlife?
Freddy! Freddy Girl has been with BWS since 1983.
While similar in some ways, 1)__________ live in fresh water, while 2)___________ live in brackish water (mixture of salt and fresh water).
1) Alligators
2) Crocodiles
Certain species of Monkeys are Native to Silver Springs Florida. True or False?
False.
True of False? Eagles have the best eyesight in ALL the animal kingdom.
True! Eagles can see up to two miles away.
Name three Invasive Species found in Florida.
(teacher check)
What kind of of animal is Spooky?
A Virginia Opossum.
There are ___ Native snake species in Florida.
A) 78
B) 15
C) 6
D) 46
D) 46
A Male Panther's territory is approximately ______ square miles.
A) 25
B) 600
C) 350
D) 200
D) 200
What is the name of the only Native Spoonbill species found here in the Americas?
Roseate Spoonbill.
What bird species nests in the white gourd nest outside outside of the Animal Hospital Building?
Purple Martins
Which of our two Panthers was declawed?
Charlie was declawed.
All snakes lay eggs. Is this True or False?
False
A Florida Black Bear has a sense of smell that is seven times greater than that of Bloodhound. True or False?
True! A Florida Black Bear can smell up to over a mile away.
Blue Jay feathers are technically what color?
A) Blue
B) Black
C) Brown
D) Purple
C) Brown
Name 5 pieces of birding equipment used while bird handling?
Gloves, Bracelets, Swivel, Jesses, Leash.
Name the four venomous snakes that we have at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary?
Pygmy Rattlesnake, Copperhead, Water Moccasin and Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake.
What is the organ called that snakes have that allows them to both taste and smell with their tongue?
Jacobson Organ
Male White Tail Deer A)________ their antlers once every B)__________.
A) shed
B) year
What is the name of the feather tufts found on top of Eastern Screech Owls and Great Horned Owls heads?
Plumicorn.
Name one major way to tell the difference between a Red Fox and Gray Fox?
Red Foxes have a white tip tail and the Gray Foxes have a black tip tail.
Name the three animals on our new BWS Logo (WITHOUT LOOKING)
Black Bear, Alligator and Bald Eagle.