The Creature Cases Quiz

What is the main purpose of CLADE?

• To study animal behavior

• To solve animal-related mysteries

• To provide animal care services

• To protect endangered species

Why is it dangerous for chinchillas to get their fur wet?

• It can make them cold and sick

• It can make them aggressive

• It can change their fur color

• It can cause their fur to fall out

What do chinchillas use instead of water baths?

• Oil baths

• Dust baths

• Sand baths

• Mud baths

What is the first step Sam and Kit take upon arriving at the dust spa?

• They start interviewing the chinchillas

• They close the spa

• They introduce themselves and assess the situation

• They start taking dust baths

What does Kit discover about the source of the water?

• It is being released by a donkey digging holes

• It is rainwater

• It is a natural spring

• It is coming from a broken pipe

What is the donkey's role in the water problem?

• He is trying to create a new spa

• He is intentionally flooding the spa

• He is unaware of the problem he is causing

• He is trying to help the chinchillas

How do chinchillas escape when they are startled?

• They run away quickly

• They hide in the dust

• They release a clump of fur

• They dig a hole

What solution does Kit find to stop the water flow?

• He fills the holes with rocks

• He builds a dam

• He diverts the water to another area

• He uses a boulder to plug the source

What is the final outcome for the chinchillas?

• They are relocated to a zoo

• They are safe and continue using the dust spa

• They move to a new location

• They start using water baths

What is the main benefit of dust baths for chinchillas?

• They make the chinchillas' fur shiny

• They help maintain the natural oils in their fur

• They keep the chinchillas warm

• They prevent the chinchillas from getting sick