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WorksheetsAnimal Safety Review 2021
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 34mins
Why does the filmmaker mention the history of capturing Orca whales in the beginning of the film?
So you understand that there is a long history of using these whales in captivity
To show how humane and caring those who capture whales are
So that we can see that Seaworld is a much better home for the whales
To allow the view to understand the trauma of how the whales are capture and how it might affect them later in their lives
Why did the filmmaker include the information about how orcas are similar to humans?
To contrast them with humans
To show how similar they are to humans
So we will not just think that orcas a mindless fish
To better understand how cruel it is to treat these animals the way they were treated since they are similar to us
Which example from the film supports the idea that Tilikum was dangerous to the divers when they were training him?
He enjoyed working with trainers
His dorsal fin was flopped over
The court case compared Tilikum to a rapist
Tilikum's profile said he lunged at trainers
Which of Seaworld’s statements responding to the tragedy of the trainer, Dawn Brancheau, is an example of stereotyping?
That all killer whales are dangers
That all killer whales are gentle giants and any injuries must be accidents and no one is at fault
That all trainers are careless
That female trainers who wear ponytails should know better and should blame themselves if they get hurt
This film’s conclusion suggests that the author believes--
Seaworld will take much better care of their animals
Seaworld will take much better care of their trainers
Seaworld will no longer use orcas and trainers together during shows
Seaworld wants to continue to use orcas and trainers as if nothing dangers has happened
What would have made this film less one-sided?
If Tilikum could talk
If Dawn could speak to her own defense
If scientists could read the minds and understand the speech of the killer whales
If Seaworld had given interviews during the filming
The emotional section of an orca's brain is
larger than a human's
smaller than a human's
the same size as a human's
non-existent
How far on average do killer whales swim in the wild?
Up to 100 miles
Up to 50 miles
Up to 150 miles
They do not swim beyond 20 miles
How long can killer whales live in the wild?
Up to 30 years
Up to 60 years
Up to 90 years
They can't live in the wild
On average, how long do killer whales live in captivity?
Around 30 years
Around 60 years
Around 90 years
10 years before they're released
What is the name of the zoo in Spain that was shown in the movie?
Loco Parque
Loro Parque
Loro Puerta
Loro Tenerife
Who did SeaWorld blame for the accident where a trainer was crushed between two whales?
Aggressive behaviour
Lack of training
Lack of feeding
Trainer error
What is the name of the killer whale that the documentary is based on?
Shamu
Takara
Talum
Tilikum
Why is the study of animal behavior important to animal producers?
predict and modify the reactions of animals
necessary before working with animals
necessary before handling animals
necessary before training animals
All of the above
What type of Shoes should you wear when handling livestock?
Sandals
Tennis Shoes
Boots
Does it matter?
What is the best practice to handle and move livestock?
Use Whip, sticks and a loud voice.
Cattle prods.
Quietly with soft reinforcement.
All of the above
What is meant by the term 'Flight Zone'?
An area where livestock will run.
Term used in Aviation.
Personal space or comfort zone.
Safe space for livestock handlers to stand.
You should never work livestock alone.
True
False
What is the most dangerous Animal on any livestock facility?
Sheep
Goats
Dogs
Bulls
Human error is responsible for what percentage of accidents on a farm?
70%
50%
40%
20%
When working cattle in Chutes and Alleyways where is the most dangerous place to be?
In front of the chute.
Inside the chute or Alleyway when cattle are present
Outside along the edge of alleyways
Standing above cattle
How should you approach livestock?
Quiet from an angle they can see you
Move quickly, use a loud voice
Never approach livestock
What is the most important tool you can have to handle livestock?
Stock Dogs
Well maintained livestock facilities
Cattle prod
A solid understanding of animal behavior
When handling animals,
move slowly
talk softly
do not hesitate or suddenly stop when reaching for them
all the above
Animal Handling is how humans work with, respond to, and interact with animals within their surroundings.
True
False
Jobs in the agriculture field are some of the safest jobs in America.
True
False
When working with big cats, safety rules include
easy exit
two or three spotters
never turn your back
all the above
Professionals always, like vets or zoo trainers
continue to learn about their chosen profession
become members of PETA
support animal rights
The reason for making the movie Blackfish was caused by
realizing orcas should not be in captivity
the death of Dawn Brancheau
Tilikums sad life
the dangers of working with orcas
The last human killed by Tilikum was
a stoned hippie
Kelsey
Dawn Branchaeu
Steve Irwin
What happened after this moment in the film?
Dawn took Tilikum for quiet time and was pulled into the pool and killed
Tilikum grabbed the spotter and pulled him in
Tango went off to pout due to no food left
One thing the trainers admitted to as a fail was:
not knowing about orca natural history/behavior
not feeding the orcas enough fish
not being a good trainer
working with orcas is dangerous
The most sad part of the movie was
when they kidnapped the baby orcas from the wild
when they seperated the baby orca from her mom and the mother was greiving
watching the trainers cry at end when they watched regal orcas in the wild
the whole movie
Whether working with degus, fennec foxes or orcas,
all safety rules still apply.
True
False
Depends....
