Zoos and Invasive Species

What country does Cassey & Hogg's (2014) research focus on?

• South Africa

• Australia

• Bolivia

• UK

Head bobbing in elephants is what type of stereotypic behaviour?

• locomotory

• repetitive movement

• excessive grooming

• oral

An invasive species is one that:

• Has been intentionally introduced to the UK

• Causes harm to the environment/ecosystem

• Originates from the UK

• Originates from Australia

According to Cassey and Hogg (2014) almost half of documented animal escapes from Australian zoos were...

• Mammals

• Invertebrates

• Birds

• Amphibians

Release of non-native species poses...

• Economic threat

• Social and environmental threat

• Economic, social and environmental threat

• Environmental threat

Out of bird, reptile and mammal escapes in Australian zoos, which were the most likely to be retrieved?

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Birds

• No statistical difference in retrieval rates

What statement is true?

• European zoos that are members of a zoo association have more secure enclosures than those that are not members

• Enclosure security is not affected by membership to zoo associations

• Enclosure security does not effect rates of accidental animal release

• Globally zoos contribute to invasive species introduction more than the pet trade

Cassey and Hogg (2014) theorize "................." has contributed to the decline in bird escapes from zoos?

• 24 hour security recordings

• Double door systems

• On site security personnel

• Clipping of flight feathers