Meet and Greet - Gaia the 3 Banded Armadillo!

Jesse introduces Animal Wonders, an exotic animal outreach organization. The video focuses on Gaia, a Southern 3 Banded Armadillo, rescued after being abandoned post-FIFA World Cup. Gaia's journey from being nervous to trusting is detailed, highlighting her unique behaviors and survival instincts. The video also covers her enrichment activities, living with a marmoset named Mimi, and her distinct scent. The narrative emphasizes the challenges and joys of caring for wild animals.

What was the reason Gaia was initially kept by a restaurant?

• As a gift for a local zoo

• To help with pest control

• To attract customers during the FIFA World Cup

• As a pet for the owner's family

How did Gaia initially react to new sounds and touches?

• She became aggressive

• She ran away

• She curled up

• She ignored them

What change occurred in Gaia's behavior as she matured?

• She became more active during the day

• She stopped unrolling for strangers

• She became more social with strangers

• She started burrowing

What lesson does the narrator emphasize about working with wild animals?

• Wild animals have instincts that must be respected

• Wild animals make great pets for everyone

• It's always the animal's fault when someone gets hurt

• Wild animals are easy to train

What is Gaia's favorite type of enrichment?

• Plastic toys

• Big billowy blankets and straw

• Metal chains

• Wooden blocks

How do Gaia and Mimi the marmoset interact?

• They groom each other

• They share food

• They avoid each other due to different activity patterns

• They play together frequently

What unique scent does Gaia have according to the narrator?

• Mint and lavender

• Fresh flowers

• Freshly baked bread

• Old baseball mitt mixed with cooked buttered corn