Chapter 15: Wildlife Management and Rehabilitation
TRUE/FALSE
1. Wild animals may be given vaccines to prevent spread of disease.
2. There is no risk of a sedated animal awaking suddenly.
3. Funding is always available for wildlife rehabilitation centers.
4. Wildlife can never be returned to the wild after it has been cared for by a rehabilitator.
5. Vet school and veterinary technology schools offer courses in wildlife management.
6. Stress can be a risk for capturing wildlife.
7. Tranquilizers are relatively safe to use in wildlife.
8. Cages should never be used to trap wildlife.
9. Sedated wildlife doesn’t have to be monitored.
10. Sedative use and amount can be determined by anyone working with wildlife.
11. Tranquilizers are administered with a needle and syringe.
12. Wildlife can be dangerous to handle.
13. Medical records do not need to be kept with wildlife sedation.
14. It is important that wildlife veterinary staff be trained and experienced in working with
wildlife species.
15. Wildlife may wake up from tranquilizers before procedures are complete.
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
game
m.
endangered
b.
urbanization
n.
ecology
c.
wildlife
o.
wildlife rehabilitator
d.
biology
p.
territory
e.
game birds
q.
non-game animals
f.
raptors
r.
game fish
g.
limiting factors
s.
talons
h.
extinct
t.
tranquilizers
i.
permit
u.
carrying capacity
j.
mammalogy
v.
migratory
k.
browse
w.
wildlife management
l.
waterfowl
x.
game commission
1. wildlife species that are used for food or other animal products
2. the study of the environment that animals live in
3. used to sedate animals safely for handling and restraint
4. wild bird species hunted for food
5. area of land that has been claimed by an animal
6. missing or lacking one of the essential components to support the life of a wild animal
7. term for birds of prey
8. government agency that monitors hunting and conservation of animals
9. the study of life
10. wooded, broad leafy plants that are eaten as forage
11. number of animals in an area that are sustained by that area
12. animal species decreasing in numbers in the wild
13. birds that swim in water and spend large amounts of time on the water
14. claws on birds of prey
15. the study of mammals
16. disappearance of wildlife due to loss of land, food and other habitat resources due to an
increase in human population
17. form that states a person may legally house and care for a wild animal
18. birds that move from location to location in a year
19. any living animal that has not been domesticated
20. practice of researching the needs of wildlife
21. animal species no longer found in its natural habitat
22. individual person who cares for sick, injured or orphaned wild animals
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
animals that are decreased in number in their natural area
b.
the disappearance of habitats and sources of wildlife
c.
wooded, broad leafy plants eaten as forage
d.
the study of life
e.
the study of mammals
f.
moving from location to location, as in birds
g.
no longer present in the natural habitat
h.
an area that an animal claims as its own
i.
term for large birds of prey
j.
the study of the environment that wildlife live in
k.
used to sedate animals for safe handling
l.
missing or lacking an essential component of survival of wildlife
m.
form required to house wildlife
23. ecology
24. raptors
25. tranquilizers
26. migratory
27. extinct
28. urbanization
29. endangered
30. limiting factor
31. browse
32. territory
SHORT ANSWER
1. Wildlife veterinarians may work in ______________, _______________, or
___________________.
2. List 5 endangered US wildlife species.
3. The __________________ and ____________ are government agencies that govern wildlife
laws.
4. List 3 examples of nongame birds.
5. The four components that are essential for wildlife to live are _______________,
______________, ________________, and ___________________.
6. List 3 ways wildlife serve humans.
7. A _______________ _________________ studies data and researches all types of wild
animals to determine how they can be saved and protected.
8. List 2 ways that wild animals may be restrained.
9. List 3 requirements for a wildlife rehabilitator.
10. List 2 goals of wildlife rehabilitation.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is NOT a nongame animal?
a.
skunk
c.
opossum
b.
squirrel
d.
porcupine
2. Which of the following agencies monitors hunting and fishing?
a.
US State Department
c.
Game Commission
b.
US Department of Agriculture
d.
US Fish and Wildlife
3. Which of the following is TRUE about a wildlife rehabilitator?
a.
Wildlife rehabilitators are required to graduate school with a degree
b.
All wildlife rehabilitators must work in a private center
c.
Anyone can house wildlife and rehabilitate them
d.
A rehabilitator must have a license