Animal ID Quiz (I think I can stump Greg?)

A few days ago I got back from the AZA national conference in Atlanta. I love when I go to zoos and see an animal that I have never ever heard of before. This animal is one of them that I saw at Zoo Atlanta: Do you know what animal it is, or what animal it is related to? Want a clue?  Read on…  STOP ,  GO NO FURTHER   if you don’t want a clue.   Here’s the clue, and better yet, it’s a quizRead more

QuikPost: Yet Again, Another Quiz

I was doing a program recently for a Summer Camp group and one of the kids asked “what’s it like to work with all the animals“. I asked Jill, Katy, Kimberly, and Marilyn to respond. Guess who said which comment: (Kent took the quiz and got everything right). It’s Awesome, the best job ever It’s pretty cool It’s wonderful It’s a lotta lotta lotta work. All the answers describe accurately what it’s like to care for all the animals. KentRead more

Quiz: alligator physical notes

Below is an excerpt from the May 10th Vet Rounds with Dr. Vanderford. See if you understand what’s written. Do you know what the abbreviations stand for? (g, Kg, PE, WNL)? Do you know what “rostral” means? **Physicals 1029g Alligator #1 3.28 kg – fecal negative. PE WNL 1155g Alligator #2 2.92 kg – fecal negative.  Thickened rostral mandible with missing teeth. Small sore on rostral mandible. 1310g Alligator #3 3.68 kg – fecal negative.  Small sore rostral mandible withRead more