Animal Safety Awareness Quiz

Match the following actions with the appropriate first step when finding an injured bird.

• Ensure the bird is not in immediate danger

• Call a veterinarian or animal rescue service

• Contact professionals for help

• Attempt to treat the injury herself

• Offer nourishment to the bird

• Provide food and water

• Try to heal the bird's wounds

• Move the bird to a safe location

Which of the following is a safe technique for handling a frightened cat?

• Grab it by the scruff of the neck

• Approach it slowly and speak softly

• Use a loud voice to assert dominance

• Chase it until it tires out

Which of the following behaviors might indicate a dog is feeling threatened?

• Rolling over

• Showing teeth and barking

• Sniffing the ground

• Yawning

To ensure safety, you should approach a horse from (a)  

• From directly in front
• From directly behind
• From the side, speaking softly
• Running towards it

What is the recommended way to stop bleeding in an animal?

• Apply a tourniquet

• Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth

• Use ice to numb the area

• Let the wound air out

Which of the following behaviours indicates that a rabbit is stressed?

• Lying stretched out

• Thumping its hind legs

• Eating hay

• Grooming itself

While on a nature hike, Samuel encounters a snake on the trail. What is the best way for him to handle the snake safely?

• Grab it by the tail

• Use a snake hook or tongs

• Pick it up with bare hands

• Hold it by the head

Which of the following is a sign that a bird might be ill?

• Bright, clear eyes

• Fluffed up feathers

• Active and vocal

• Smooth, shiny feathers

What should you do if you are bitten by an animal?

• Ignore it if it doesn't hurt

• Wash the wound with soap and water and seek medical attention

• Bandage it tightly and continue with your day

• Apply ice and wait for it to heal

How can you tell if a cat is feeling threatened?

• Purring loudly

• Hissing and arching its back

• Kneading with its paws

• Rolling over