Understanding Animal Welfare and Communication

What is a key challenge in understanding the well-being of animals like snakes?

• They are too small to observe.

• They do not resemble humans.

• They live in water.

• They are nocturnal creatures.

What is Bonnie Baird's primary role at the zoo?

• Designing zoo exhibits.

• Feeding the animals.

• Training animals for shows.

• Ensuring animals are happy and healthy.

Why is it important to overcome human biases when observing animals?

• To increase zoo visitor numbers.

• To train animals more effectively.

• To accurately understand animal needs.

• To make animals more like humans.

How does Bonnie use data to understand animal behavior?

• By reading animal behavior books.

• By asking the animals directly.

• By observing and analyzing patterns.

• By guessing based on past experiences.

What was the result of transferring out the most dominant wolf?

• No change in behavior.

• Increased positive behaviors.

• Increased negative behaviors.

• The wolves became more aggressive.

What technology is used to monitor the health of zoo animals?

• GPS trackers.

• Drones.

• Wearable technology.

• Cameras.

What is the purpose of using wearable technology on sheep?

• To track their location.

• To measure their wool growth.

• To record their vocalizations.

• To monitor their fitness and sleep.

What challenge does Bonnie face with monitoring penguins?

• They are too small to track.

• They swim too fast and are numerous.

• They are nocturnal.

• They do not respond to technology.

How does Bonnie describe her relationship with animals?

• As a trainer.

• As an equal and connected.

• As a superior being.

• As a distant observer.

What has always been important to Bonnie since childhood?

• Visiting zoos frequently.

• Reading animal stories.

• Understanding and connecting with animals.

• Collecting animal toys.