ANIMAL ENCLOSURE POP FLASHCARD

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What is the term for the area that an animal uses for its daily activities, including feeding, mating, and shelter?

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Home range

Front

True or False: A heat lamp in a bearded dragon enclosure is considered furniture.

Back

False

Front

True or False: Modern zoos often provide enclosures that are too small for the animals, lacking their natural territory size.

Back

False

Front

What is the term used for objects within an animal enclosure that provide enrichment and promote natural behaviors?

Back

Furniture

Front

Which type of enclosure is better for animal mental health: one with just the essentials or one with additional features to encourage natural behaviors?

Back

One with additional features (b)

Front

What is the primary purpose of animal enclosures in zoos?

Back

To provide a safe and controlled environment for animals while allowing for public education and conservation.

Front

What is the difference between 'home range' and 'territory' in animal behavior?

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Home range refers to the area an animal uses, while territory is a portion of that area defended against others.

Front

What are some examples of furniture in animal enclosures?

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Climbing structures, tunnels, water features, and enrichment items.

Front

Why is it important to consider an animal's natural behaviors when designing enclosures?

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To promote mental health and well-being by allowing animals to express natural behaviors.

Front

What factors should be considered when determining the size of an animal enclosure?

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Species-specific needs, natural territory size, social structure, and environmental enrichment.