Understanding Wildlife Rehabilitation: True or False Quiz

Week 1 Discussion I: Peer Quiz True or False 1. A Habitat is a location that provides vital resources for the survival of the animal. Quality habitats will include access to: Resources: e.g., food, shelter Conspecifics: i.e., members of the same species A. True B. False 2. A wildlife rehabilitator should place personal self-gain above optimum animal care. A. True B. False 3. Zoonoses is a disease transmittable from non-human animals to humans A. True B. False 4. The Dog was the first domestic animal. A. True B. False 5. The ability to engage in natural, species-specific behaviors is called stereotypical Behavior. A. True B. False 6. Animal Husbandry is the care and management of animals in captivity. o Can refer to the care of domestic animals (i.e., livestock, farm animals, companion animals) as well as the care of wild animals in captivity (e.g., wild animals in zoos, aquariums, wildlife rehabilitation centers, etc.) A. True

B. False 7. The study of human impacts on animal welfare in captive settings first arose in the production animal industry in the late 1970s when numerous studies showed wide variation in basic welfare outcomes, even when animals were kept in similar physical environments. A. True B. False 8. A wildlife rehabilitator should Not be responsible, conscientious, and dedicated, and should continuously work toward improving the quality of care given to wild animals undergoing rehabilitation. A. True B. False 9. A permit, license, or other written authorization issued by a federal, state, or provincial governmental agency authorizing the temporary possession of wildlife for the purpose of rehabilitation and eventual release back to the wild. Is called a wildlife rehabilitation permit. A. True B. False 10. Minimum standards for wildlife rehabilitation do not apply to the facilities used for rehabilitation, but to all aspects of the work involved. The outline in Table 1 is meant to serve both as guidance for the rehabilitator, and as an explanation of the rehabilitation process for the non-rehabilitation. A. True B. False 11. There are 9 stages of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Process. A. True

B. False 12. Endangered or threatened species and bald or golden eagles must not be necropsied without first obtaining permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. A. True B. False 13. Each dog and cat that is 16 weeks of age or more must be offered food at least once every 24 hours. Puppies and kittens less than 16 weeks of age must be offered food at least once every 12 hours. A. True B. False 14. Dogs or cats may be housed in the same primary enclosure with any other species of animals. A. True B. False 15. Any dealer, research facility, exhibitor or operator of an auction sale offering any live rabbit to any carrier or intermediate handler for transportation, in commerce, shall provide an adequate supply of food or type of food, which provides the requirements for food and water. A. True B. False 16. The temporary suspension of a license shall be in addition to any sanction which may be imposed against said person by the Secretary pursuant to the Act after notice and opportunity for hearing. A. True B. False

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17. The term 'hemorrhagic disease' has been used to describe a severe disease in cervids. The causative agent may be the bluetongue virus, epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus or a related Arbovirus. To date, it has been possible to isolate and identify the causative agent. A. True B. False 18 . Husbandry practices are an essential aspect of the preservation of endangered species, preventing disease and encouraging animal reproduction. A. True B. B. False 19. Repeated stress and an imbalanced diet may render an animal more susceptible to infectious agents than would normally be the case. A. True B. False 20. The Less that is understood about the physiological necessities of animals in the captive environment, the better are the chances of achieving successful long-term maintenance and reproduction. Good husbandry and disease prevention practices must be enforced. A. True B. False

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