Animal Enrichment Techniques and Practices

The video discusses the animals at Science North, focusing on their care and enrichment. It explains how both natural and unnatural items are used to stimulate the animals' natural behaviors and keep them healthy. The video highlights the importance of varying diets and providing challenges to ensure the animals remain engaged and happy.

What is the primary goal of Science North in caring for animals?

• To make them perform tricks

• To keep them happy and healthy

• To train them for competitions

• To prepare them for release into the wild

What is the term used for keeping animals stimulated using various methods?

• Animal conditioning

• Animal enrichment

• Animal rehabilitation

• Animal training

Why is it important to vary the diet of animals like Quillan the porcupine?

• To make them more active

• To keep their diet fresh and new

• To make them grow faster

• To prepare them for hibernation

What natural item is used by squirrels and mice for nesting?

• Chokecherries

• Blueberry bushes

• Milkweed pods

• Poplar trees

What is one of the less natural items used to stimulate natural behavior in animals?

• Chokecherries

• Poplar trees

• Blueberry bushes

• Paper towel rolls

How do paper towel rolls help in animal enrichment?

• They are used for water storage

• They are used for climbing

• They are used to hide food items

• They are used as bedding

What challenge does a phone book provide for a skunk?

• Finding a mate

• Building a nest

• Climbing to the top

• Finding hidden kibble

What is the purpose of using a Kong for owls?

• To serve as a perch

• To provide shelter

• To hide a mouse

• To store water

What is the role of Emily Gloster in the video?

• She explains animal diets

• She introduces the animals

• She discusses less natural items

• She talks about natural items

What is the main benefit of using both natural and less natural items for animal enrichment?

• To make animals more aggressive

• To stimulate natural behaviors

• To make animals dependent on humans

• To reduce the need for food