Behaviour and handling 1

Which of the following is the best way to approach a strange dog?

• Walk head on directly towards the dog.

• Stand still and stare at the dog until it looks away.

• Approach calmly and slowly from the side.

• Talk loudly while walking towards the dog.

What is the correct term for an animal that is most active at dawn and dusk?

• Nocturnal.

• Diurnal.

• Biurnal.

• Crepuscular.

A behaviour referred to as atypical is an example of what?

• An abnormal behaviour.

• An illness.

• An early sign of obesity.

• A predatory behaviour.

Communication between 2 animals of the same species is known as what?

• Infraspecific communication.

• Intraspecific communication.

• Interspecific communication.

• Interrelated communication.

What might cause atypical behaviour in a solitary animal species?

• A lack of sunlight.

• Being forced to live with other animals.

• Looking after offspring.

• Searching for food.

Stereotypy is an example of what?

• A medical disorder.

• A stress related disorder.

• Typical behaviour.

• Auditory communication.

Which item of equipment would be most suitable for a frightened feral cat that required injections?

• A noose.

• A muzzle.

• A crush cage.

• A towel.

For which of the following would video camera observations be most appropriate?

• Sociable animals.

• Solitary animals.

• Shy animals.

• Large animals.

Which of these would not cause an animal to show aggressive behaviour?

• Being in pain.

• Being frightened.

• Mother protecting her young.

• Being relaxed.

A horse fits into which of these categories?

• Carnivore.

• Herbivore.

• Omnivore.

• Insectivore.