Animal behaviours

Which of the following is a sign of abnormal behavior in birds?

• Preening feathers regularly

• Repeatedly plucking feathers from their body

• Singing in the morning

• Nesting and foraging

What does it mean when a cat is purring?

• It is always a sign of happiness

• It can indicate contentment, but also pain or distress

• It is only used to attract mates

• Cats purr only when they are sleepy

Which of these could be a reason for stereotypical behavior developing in animals?

• Lack of environmental enrichment

• An appropriately sized living space

• Well-balanced diet

• Adequate social interaction

Draw how a dog would look if it was alert

Which of the following is a normal behavior in guinea pigs?

• Not eating

• Hiding all the time

• Popcorning (jumping in the air when excited

• Repeatedly biting the bars of their cage

Which of the following is a normal vocalisation for cats?

• Constant meowing without any apparent reason

• Silent vocalisations paired with repetitive behaviour

• Hissing continuously

• Meowing when asking for food

Which of the following behaviours is a typical sign of stress in dogs?

• Wagging their tail in a relaxed manner

• Shaking their body after getting up

• Lip licking or yawning excessively when no food is present

• Playful barking during a game

Draw a cat that is fearful - include how the ears sit.

Describe stereotypical behaviour

Which of the following is a sign of abnormal behaviour in cats?

• Purring while being stroked

• Scratching furniture to mark territory

• Overgrooming leading to bald patches

• Climbing and playing with toys