Vocabulary
Something (like a fence, railing, or natural obstacle that blocks) the way.
A barrier
This part of a habitat provides animals with something to drink.
Water
What is a reason bird netting is used in aviaries?
To protect birds from wild animals (from disease) and keep the bird in habitat
This animal stores fat in a hump on its back.
The dromedary camel
What is a rhino horn made of?
Keratin
When animals blend in with their surroundings.
A camouflage
This part of a habitat provides animals with energy.
Food
Why would a low wooden fence not work for a mountain lion enclosure?
Mountain lions are good climbers and jumpers (they could escape)
This animal is found in North America and uses its quills to protect itself from predators.
The North American Porcupine
This bug makes a hissing sound to scare predators or talk to others
Madagascar hissing cockroach
An animal that eats both plants and animals.
An omnivore
This gives animals the ability to run and move around in their habitat.
Space
What do zoo designers think about when choosing landscaping (plants, rocks, grass) in habitats?
That the environment matches the animals' natural habitat (Rhino = savannah, trees, water hole, space)
This animal lives in Australia among rocky cliffs, gorges, and boulder fields.
The yellow-footed wallaby
Even though it has a long neck, the giraffe has the same number of these as humans
Neck bones (vertebrae)!
Designers use this to make sure animals have space to hide, climb, play, or provide mental stimulation
Enrichment
This part of a habitat protects the animal from the weather
Shelter
What is a benefit of a multi-species habitat?
Social enrichment and to create natural living conditions
This animal is threatened by raven predation, illegal collection from the pet trade, cars, and habitat loss and fragmentation.
The desert tortoise
Bennett’s wallabies are mostly active during what parts of the day?
Dawn and dusk
This means protecting animals and the environment in which they live.
Conservation
A habitat that is separated from the public by barriers and allows them to view the animals inside.
An enclosure
Why are habitat enclosures designed with at least two separate areas for the animal?
So keepers can safely enter the habitat (to clean, add enrichment, repair things); so the animals can get a break; to separate animals with medical needs
Which animal, at the Living Desert, only has 3 legs?
Soleil- the Mexican Wolf!
How much water can a desert tortoise store in their body?
1 Liter!