Level 2 Animal Behaviour

Why is it important to monitor the feeding behaviour of a guinea pig after a dental procedure?

• To know when to return the animal to the group.

• To update the veterinary practice daily.

• To observe the animal’s recovery.

• To comply with legislation.

What is an example of an intraspecific behaviour?

• Prey predator fighting.

• Primate mating calls.

• Owner grooming a horse.

• Cat hunting a bird.

Which life stage is most likely to show the highest levels of activity?

• Adult.

• Juvenile.

• Geriatric.

• Newborn.

Focal sampling should be used for which of the following?

• A family of meerkats playing.

• A bearded dragon in its enclosure.

• A flock of sheep grazing in the field.

• A nursing cat and her kittens.

In relation to animal observations, what does the term ‘unobtrusive’ mean?

• Out of sight.

• Noticeable.

• Interacting with animals.

• Attracting unwanted attention.

Why is it important to consider tone of voice when handling new rescue animals?

• A calm tone can cause the animal to become more anxious.

• An assertive tone can reassure an animal of its environment.

• The animal is likely to be anxious and the correct tone can be calming.

• The animal is likely to be more aggressive and the correct tone will stop this behaviour.

A couple with an old and arthritic dog have recently noticed that it is choosing to interact less with other dogs on walks. What is the most likely reason for this?

• Fear of getting lost.

• Fear of aggressive dogs.

• Increased level of pain.

• Increased need to urinate.

Elephants interlocking trunks and grooming each other is a form of which communication method?

• Intersocial communication.

• Interspecific communication.

• Interspecies communication.

• Intraspecific communication.

A new adult male goat is introduced into an existing herd of goats. Which of the following behaviours are the existing adult males most likely to show?

• Fear behaviours.

• Play behaviours.

• Atypical behaviours.

• Territorial behaviours.

A head collar and lead are most suited for use on which of the following breeds of dog?

• Geriatric pug.

• Geriatric whippet.

• Young springer spaniel.

• Young Cavalier King Charles spaniel.