Animal Behaviour Assessment

The study of animal behaviour is called:

• Ecology

• Ethology

• Efficiency

• Economy

Which of the following is NOT a reason for studying animal behaviour?

• Animal and handler safety

• Understanding animal communication

• Identifying and reducing animal stressors

• To fill our time at work

When we carry out observations we should...

• groom the animals

• health check the animals

• feed the animals

• NOT interact with the animals

Which of the following is not a main type of animal behaviour?

• Posting on social media

• Dominance

• Vocalisation

• Searching for food and water

Which is NOT an animal behaviour?

• normal

• abnormal

• cause for concern

• gone home early

Which of the following is NOT a lifestage of an animal ?

• Young

• Adult

• Lactating

• On holiday

Which of the following is NOT a normal behavioural cue?

• Tail wagging on a dog

• Ears pricked forwards on a horse

• Looking for food or water for a rabbit

• Feather plucking in birds

Which of the following is NOT a stereotypical behaviour ?

• Crib-biting

• Sleeping

• Tail chasing in kennelled dogs

• Head bobbing in elephants in captivity

What else can you check to observe behavioural signs/cues?

• The accommodation for signs of earlier distress

• Facebook

• The time

• What is for lunch

Which is NOT a possible cause of abnormal behaviour?

• Stress/distress

• Environmental changes

• Isolation

• Good and safe handling