The Future of Zoos

Which is a central idea of the article?

• More than 25 zoos have closed their elephant exhibits in recent years

• People have been collecting and displaying animals for thousands of years.

• Many zoos are changing the way they treat and exhibit animals.

• Gorillas, monkeys, and bonobos at the Jacksonville Zoo have a large enclosure.

The elephant in the picture is the smaller of two elephant species. On which continent will you find it in the wild?

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• Europe

The giant panda, beloved all over the world, is considered a "National Treasure" in which country?

• Japan

• Nepal

• Tibet

• China

The giraffe is the tallest land animal. Approximately how tall is it at maturity?

• 6-10 feet

• 14-18 feet

• 8-12 feet

• 10-14 feet

About how heavy are the largest rhinoceros?

• 1500-2000 pounds

• 1700-2500 pounds

• 3500-5000 pounds

• 5000-7500 pounds

Which species of tiger was extinct at the start of the 21st century?

• Caspian

• Bengal

• Siberian

• Malayan

What is the generic name for this ugly carrion-eating bird?

• Redtailed Hawk

• Golden Eagle

• Vulture

• Raven

The zebra is an equid, a member of the horse family. About how fast can a zebra run?

• Up to 5 miles per hour

• Up to 25 miles per hour

• Up to 15 miles per hour

• Up to 35 miles per hour

The common hippopotamus lives in lakes and rivers in the central part of Africa. About how long is the average hippo?

• 4-7 feet

• 18-20 feet

• 7-10 feet

• 10-16 feet

What does the name "orangutan" mean?

• Orange ape

• Tree swinger

• Hairy beast

• Person of the forest