Chapter 16: Zoo and Exotic Animal Production Management
TRUE/FALSE
1. Exotic animal dealers do not need a permit or license to house and own exotic animals.
2. Animal refuges may have a variety of types of habitats.
3. Animal refuges provide areas for hunting and fishing.
4. Elephants can be trained to help humans.
5. Elephants are known for living an average of 20 years in captivity.
6. Stress can bring out aggression in an exotic animal.
7. Sedation is rarely required with exotics.
8. It is important that veterinary staff be trained to handle exotics.
9. Exotic animals are wild animals.
10. Exotic animals have no similarities to domestic animals.
11. Exotic animals can cause injuries in the same manner as wild animals.
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
profitability
m.
zoo veterinarian
b.
llamas
n.
feral
c.
zoology
o.
deer
d.
circus
p.
animal refuge
e.
biologists
q.
zoo
f.
marketability
r.
alligators
g.
alpacas
s.
alternative pets
h.
elk
t.
rare breeds
i.
velvet
u.
beefalo
j.
bison
v.
exotic animal dealer
k.
venison
w.
ostrich
l.
zoo keeper
x.
exotic animal
1. variety show that houses many species of animals that perform tricks to that
entertain crowds of people
2. animals that are being used in a way that they were meant to be bred for
3. mammals originated in South America and are used for their meat, their hair and as pack
animals
4. cross-breed of bison and domesticated beef cattle breeds to produce beef animals with
healthier and tastier meat products
5. people that have backgrounds and knowledge in animal behavior and a degree in biology
6. how well the product will sell in the local area
7. professional people that buy and sell exotic species of animals and help zoos locate animals
8. animal that is wild and not domesticated and live in the area near humans
9. animals that are bred and raised for a variety of purposes including alternative livestock
10. material shed from the antlers of deer and used in medications and nutritional supplements
11. ruminant animals that graze on pasture and have antlers
12. making money in a business after all other costs have been paid for in purchasing and caring
for the products
13. a zoological garden that houses wild and exotic animals in a park setting for
people to observe
14. large flightless birds that are raised for meat, feathers, oils, and other by-products
15. large protected area where exotic animals are housed in a man-made setting that resembles
their own habitat
16. the study of animal life
17. the person who manages a zoo and cares for the animals kept there
18. deer like mammal bred for meat and by-products, including velvet shed from antlers
19. deer meat
20. veterinarians trained to specialize in wild and exotic animal medicine
21. animal that is not native to the area where it is raised and is rarely found in its natural habitat
22. mammals that are ruminants, closely related to cattle
Match the following terms with the correct definition.
a.
large protected area where exotics are housed in a man made area similar to their
habitat
b.
mammals that are ruminants and closely related to cattle
c.
people that buy and sell exotics and help zoos locate certain species
d.
animals that are wild and not domesticated and live in an area maintained by
humans
e.
how well a product will sell in an area
f.
making money in business after all other costs have been paid for the products
g.
material shed from antlers of deer used for medications and supplements
h.
garden that houses wild and exotic animals for people to observe
i.
deer meat
j.
the study of mammal life
k.
doctors trained to specialize in zoo and exotic animal medicine
l.
animals bred and raised for a variety of purposes and as alternative livestock
m.
person who manages a zoo and cares for the animals
23. marketability
24. venison
25. animal refuge
26. velvet
27. feral
28. zoology
29. exotic animal dealer
30. profitability
31. rare breeds
32. zoo keeper
COMPLETION
1. __________________ are parts of an animal that are used after the main source has been
used.
2. Llamas range in weight size from _________ pounds to __________ pounds.
3. Food that has been re-chewed is brought into the mouth through the process of
________________________________.
SHORT ANSWER
1. List 3 exotic animals that are ruminants.
2. List 3 examples for the use or purpose of exotic animals.
3. List 3 ways that llamas serve humans.
4. List 2 reasons why alpacas are raised.
5. List 3 exotic animals used for their meat.
6. List 5 states that have regulations for exotic animals.
7. List 4 famous zoos located within the US.
8. List 3 ways zoos acquire their animals.
9. List 5 items to consider when investing in an exotic animal.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which if the following is NOT a ruminant?
a.
alpaca
c.
elk
b.
bison
d.
ostrich
2. Which of the following agencies usually regulate exotic species?
a.
Department of Wildlife
c.
Department of Treasury
b.
Department of Agriculture
d.
Department of State
3. Which of the following is NOT a duty or responsibility of a zookeeper?
a.
training staff
c.
educational tours
b.
diagnosing and treating animals
d.
cleaning cages and enclosures