'The World of Wild Pets' Knowledge Check

What has led to an increase in people owning wild animals as pets, according to the text?

• New laws allowing wild pets

• The influence of social media

• The decrease in the price of wild animals

• More pet stores selling wild animals

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Which of the following animals is mentioned as not being domesticated?

• Dogs

• Cats

• Sugar gliders

• Hedgehogs

What is the consequence mentioned in the text of not thinking about the real consequences of owning wild pets?

• The pets can become too friendly

• The pets might not live as long

• The pets can be dangerous

• The pets can become too expensive to care for

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According to the text, what is a reason why people might rush out and buy an exotic pet?

• They are cheaper than domestic pets

• They are easier to take care of

• They find videos of them adorable

• They want to rescue the animals

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What is the definition of 'domesticated' as provided in the text?

• Wild and untamed

• Tamed; able to live with humans

• Rare and exotic

• Requiring special care

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According to the text, what is one reason why exotic pets can be a problem?

• They are not as cute as they look.

• They can grow to be too big or too expensive for owners to care for.

• They are easier to buy than domestic pets.

• They require less food than domestic pets.

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What is a potential consequence of not taking proper safety measures with exotic pets, as mentioned in the text?

• People can get hurt.

• The pets can learn to speak.

• The pets will not grow.

• The pets become less expensive.

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What does the text suggest about sellers of exotic pets online?

• They always provide complete care instructions.

• They ensure that all buyers are prepared to own a wild pet.

• Not all sellers are as careful as they should be.

• They offer pets that are easy to adopt.

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How much space does a Siberian Tiger need in the wild, according to the infographic?

• Less than 1 square mile.

• About 700 square miles.

• More than 90 square miles.

• The same as a house cat.

How much food does a house cat need per day as stated in the infographic?

• About 90 pounds of meat.

• Less than 1 pound of cat food.

• The same as a Siberian Tiger.

• More than 10 pounds of food.