What is a domestic animal?

Animals that get abused

a pet or farm animal that lives with and relies on humans

Small animals like birds and mouses

What does animal husbandry primarily focus on?

Wild animals in their natural habitat

Captive animals and their general care

Trainin animals for circus performances

Providing appropriate substrates in an animals habitat can promote natural behaviors

True

False

Animal welfare can be measured by an animal ability to engage in?

Hunting skills

Environment

Natural, species-specific behaviors

What does an animal husbandry historically refer to?

Farm animals raised for agriculture products

Exotic animals in the wild

Small domestic animals like cats and dogs

When does socialization in animals typically occur?

During adultood

Only in the wild

Within the first few weeks to months of life

Define Habitat?

The type of animal you’re dealing with

The location that provides vital resources for an organism survival

The process which an individual learns appropriate social behaviors

What is the purpose of enrichment in animal care?

To limit natural behaviors

To discourage social interaction

To promote natural species-specific behavior

Habitat refers to a location that provides vital resources only for wild animals

True

False

Fill in the blank: Socialization is an experience during an individual animals lifetime in which they are exposed to _____partners and learn appropriate social behaviors.

Many

Social

Crucial

Domestic animal have an extended period for socialization compared to wild animals.

True

False

In the context of habitat, what does “conspecifies” refer to?

Access to food and shelter

Members of the same species

Members of a different species

Habitats can be both wild (unmanaged by humans) and captive (managed by humans)

True

False

During an animals life time, what is socialization and when does it typically occur?

Exposure to social partners and learning appropriate social behaviors

Teaching animals tricks

The process of mating

The reduction in space available to wild animals in zoos and aquariums is generally perceived to be beneficial for their welfare.

True

False

16. Which type of species is more likely to suffer in captivity according to evidence?

Wide-raging carnivores

Aquatic species

Sedentary herbivores

17. What animal species is used as a representative for wide-ranging species frequently held in zoos?

Elephant

Red panda

Amur tiger

18. What is suggested as a more effective strategy for safeguarding welfare for Amur tigers?

Making captive habitats marginally bigger

Providing appropriate mental stimulation

Focusing only on behaviors linked to hunting

19. Fill in the blank: According to the passage, there may be more effective strategies in safeguarding welfare than simply making captive habitats _______.

Smaller

Bigger

Wide range

20. What are the primary duties of assistant curators?

Developing exhibit materials

Conducting research studies

Supervising animal keepers and scheduling staff

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