1. What is a major function of the International Species Inventory System?

a) counting all the animals in member zoos.
b) keeping records if the pedigrees of most zoo species in member zoos.
c) making certain appropriate permits for sending animals internationally are available.
d) maintaining records of vaccination and sterilization of animals in member zoos.

2. Under what circumstances is it not advisable to pen a birthing female mammal or hatching bird separate from her mate?

a) when the members of the species are generally solitary in nature.
b) when the species members only come together during copulation.
c) when both mates assist in gathering food for or rearing the young.
d) when the male has many female mates.

3. Which organization produced a publication listing the gestation period of various species of zoo animals?

a) Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
b) International Species Inventory System.
c) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
d) Amercian Association of Zookeepers.

4. What is the main reason for keeping newly hatched precocious birds warm for several days?

a) they have not developed independent temperature control on hatching.
b) they grow much faster when warm.
c) if they are chilled there is a high risk of sex reversal.
d) abnormal behavior patterns often develop in chilled chicks.

5. What name is given to the time of male sexual activity in mammals that have a distinct breeding time?

a) niche
b) estrus
c) rut
d) heat

6. What is the most acceptable method of warming a newborn mammal that is chilled and may need to be hand-reared?

a) bathe in warm water, towel, then dry with a hair dryer.
b) leave it with the mother and let her care for it.
c) put in a microwave for a couple of minutes.
d) give warm milk using the appropriate sized nipple.

7. How can modifying the environment of a pregnant mammal potentially impact the development of her offspring?

a) increased activity as a result of modifying the environment may reduce the nutrients available to the fetus.
b) often modifying the environment increases stress levels which cause certain hormone levels to be elevated in the dam and.this can afect the hormone production of the fetus.
c) Modifying the environment creates anxiety in the pregnant female and this may lead to abortion.
d) Often the stress associated with the environmental modification of the pregnant female's area prevents her from producing milk.

8. What defects are sometimes associated with overfeeding hand-reared precocious birds?

a) lack of proper feather development.
b) endocrine imbalance leading to gigantism.
c) inability to move properly indicated by sitting in one place
d) development of bent legs and deformed wings

9. What precautions need to be addressed when raising larval amphibians?

a) keeping them at a constant temperature.
b) avoid changing their water.
c) assort them by size so smaller ones are not eaten by larger ones.
d) keeping them on a normal night and day light regime.

10. What is the main way zoos replace animals in their collection today?

a) purchase from or trade with other zoos
b) purchase from wild animal catchers
c) purchase from game farms
d) acquistions from government agencies

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