Fixtures and fittings

What are fixtures in animal accommodation?

• Removable items for decoration

• Permanent features in an enclosure

• Enrichment material for animals

• Items used for animal comfort or convenience

What are furnishings in the context of animal accommodation?

• Permanent features in an enclosure

• Items used for animal comfort or convenience

• Features that are fixed and cannot be moved

• Structures that are part of the building

Which of the following is an example of enrichment material?

• Electric lighting

• Wire mesh

• Toys

• Nest box

How do fixtures and furnishings contribute to animal welfare in accommodation?

• By providing decoration only

• By maintaining the Five Freedoms

• By being cost-effective

• By being easy to clean

Where do arboreal mammals typically come from or live?

• In deserts

• In aquatic environments

• In high up places like mountains or in trees

• Underground

What do climbing species of arboreal mammals need?

• Limited space to move around

• Lots of opportunities to get up high where they feel most comfortable

• No vertical space at all

• Enclosed areas without any climbing structures

What is the purpose of shelves in the living space of arboreal mammals?

• For hiding only

• For jumping on and providing a platform to put food and water bowls on

• For decoration purposes

• To restrict the movement of the animals

What does the presence of climbing structures and opportunities for play and foraging provide for arboreal species?

• A form of punishment

• A form of enrichment

• No benefit at all

• A way to limit their natural behaviors

Why are branches necessary for arboreal birds in captivity?

• To provide a place for them to sleep

• To help wear down their claws

• To make the enclosure look more natural

• To serve as a food source

What is the purpose of fixed nest boxes that are raised off the ground for arboreal mammals and birds?

• To provide a play area

• To serve as a feeding station

• To offer shelter and breeding sites

• To help them escape from predators