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WorksheetsAlligator Farming & Grow-out Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of returning a certain percentage of alligators back to the habitat in Louisiana?
To control the alligator population
To maintain ecological balance
To prevent disease spread
To increase farm productivity
How do farmers locate alligator nests in the wild?
By setting up camera traps
By conducting aerial surveys
By following footprints
By using GPS trackers
What is the approximate age of an alligator egg with a chalky white dot on the top?
Less than 1 day
More than 7 days
1-3 days
4-7 days
What is the hatch rate of alligator nests in the wild?
100%
70%
90%
50%
What temperature during incubation results in all male hatchlings?
91°F
87°F
92°F
86°F
How long does it take for alligator eggs to hatch after being laid?
65-70 days
60-65 days
50-55 days
70-75 days
What is the purpose of the chirping sound made by baby alligators during hatching?
To communicate with other hatchlings
To locate the mother
To attract prey
To signal distress
What should be done AFTER the umbilical cord of a hatchling dries and heals?
Introduce to water
Release into the wild
Feed solid food
Keep in the egg basket
Why are captive breeding programs less commonly used by commercial alligator farms?
Risk of disease spread
Lower hatch rate
Higher cost of maintenance
Longer time to maturity
At what temperature are female hatchlings produced?
60 degrees
70 degrees
86 degrees
75 degrees
What is the reccommended pen size for 50 alligators that are 4 feet long?
192 sq ft (12x16)
120 sq ft (10x12)
216 sq ft (12x18)
168 sq ft (12x14)
What is the temperature that must be maintained in the grow-out buildings?
80-82 degrees F
70-75 degrees F
82-84 degrees F
86-88 degrees F
What is the average feed conversion rate for alligators up to 6 feet long?
More that 4:1
2:1 to 3:1
Less than 2:1
3:1 to 4:1
What is the primary cause for stress in alligators?
Overcrowding
Poor feeding practices
Excessive disturbances
All of the above
What are the signs of stress in alligators?
Piling up, decreased feeding, star-gazing, and fighting
Increased basking, vocalization, and curiosity
Increased eating, aggression, and territoriality
Hiding, decreased growth, and lethargy
What is the commercial alligator feed made out of?
Grains, fruits and vegetables
Fish meal, meat and bone meal, blood meal, and some vegetable protein
Processed meat products
Artificial ingredients and preservatives
What are alligators more likely to do if they have a Vitamin B deficiency?
Increase aggression
Stargaze
Increase eating
Pile up
What is the ideal humidity level for incubating alligator eggs?
70-80%
60-70%
80-90%
50-60%
What is the average lifespan of an alligator in the wild?
30-50 years
20-30 years
50-70 years
70-90 years
What is the primary diet of adult alligators?
Fish, birds, and small mammals
Plants and insects
Small reptiles and amphibians
Large mammals and birds
