Animal Safety

Is it safe to make eye contact with a skunk?

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

What is the scientific name for a bear?

• Ursidae

• Sus

• Formicidae

• Bearisculus

Before handling an amphibian why should you wet your hands with clean water?

• You should not handle amphibians at all.

• Because the natural salts and oils in the human hand can irritate the skin of the amphibian.

• So the amphibians can absorb the water to drink

What should you do if you encounter a skunk and suspect that it might spray?

• Throw rocks or do anything to get the skunk out of the way

• Start running away

• Stay downwind

• Get sprayed and deal with the smell

Why is it important to identify reptiles when you encounter them?

• All of the above

• So you can maybe even handle it for close up view.

• So you can learn more about them.

• So you can know if they are safe to be around.

Which one of these rules does NOT condone animal safety

• Keep your distance

• Do Not Handle Unnecessarily

• Know your surrounding when you encounter on of the animals.

• Avoid eye contact