Quiz: Exotic Animals in Captivity

A law or decree which forbids something:

• prohibition

• stereotypies

• acclimation

• captivity

To become accustomed to a new environment:

• acclimated

• prohibited

• stereotyped

• captivated

Diseases among exotic animals:

• spread easily among animals in zoos

• are often present when exotic animals are wild-caught and ship to retailers (pet stores)

• largely go untreated

• all of these answers are correct

Animals at the zoo behave the same as if they were in the wild.

• true

• false

State wildlife management agencies are NOT responsible for hunter education.

• true

• false

What percentage of parrots die when being smuggled into the United States?

• 20%

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

This law inspired the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

• International Protection of Exotic Animals

• Wild Bird Conservation

• Animal Welfare Act

• Lacey Act

States that all persons operating an exotic animal auction must obtain the proper licensing.

• Animal Welfare Act

• International Protection of Exotic Animals

• Wild Bird Conservation Act

• The Lacey Act

This was enacted in response to the fact that the United States in the number one international importer of exotic birds.

• Wild Bird Conservation Act

• Animal Welfare Act

• Lacey Act

• HelpaBird Act

Provides protection for many animals and their habitats to ensure they do not become extinct.

• The Endangered Species Act

• Animal Welfare Act

• The Lacey Act

• Wild Beast Act