Animal Stories Quiz 2 Flashcards
How old is Tonka
Tonka is 10
What is the lifespan of an american badger in the wild and under human care
Human care- 26 years
Wild- 4-10 years
What do american badgers eat
Carnivores: squirrels, rats, gophers, mice, snakes, birds, reptiles
Where do american badgers live in the wild and what is their habitat
Western Canada to parts of Mexico, primarily found in the Great Plains region of the United States. Open plains, grasslands, fields, some mountainous areas
Where did Tonka come from
Tonka’s mom was shot and killed in Nevada while Tonka was in her mouth. He was hand raised for a few months as an illegal pet, later escaping to a park where the USFWS was notified and he was confiscated. Unreleasable due to human imprintation.
How old is Rupee
23
How long do Indian Crested Porcupines live in the wild and under human care
Human care- up to 27 years
Wild- up to 15 years
What do Indian Crested Porcupines eat
Mostly herbivorous. Plant material: roots, bulbs, fruits, grains, drupe, and tubers, as well as insects and small vertebrates
Where do Indian Crested Porcupines live and what is their habitat
Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean, through
southwest and central Asia (including Afghanistan and Turkmenistan) to Pakistan, India, Nepal, China and Sri Lanka. In the Himalayan Mountains, they reach altitudes of up to 2,400 meters. Rocky hillsides, tropical and temperate shrub land, grasslands, forests, farm land, plantations, gardens.
What is Rupee’s story
He lived at the Buffalo Zoological Gardens, the San Diego Zoo, and an outreach facility before coming to us in 2008
How old is Forest
12
How old can North American porcupines live
In the wild they are known to live up to 18 years
What do North American porcupines eat
Generalist herbivores, diet changes seasonally, consumes variety of plant matter. Winter- evergreen needles and inner bark of the tree, often feeding heavily off one tree and damaging/killing it. Spring and summer- berries, roots, seeds, grasses, leaves, and stems.
Where do North American porcupines live and what is their habitat
North America: Canada, Northeastern and Western United States, Northern Mexico. Coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forest habitats, grasslands, desert shrublands, and tundra
What is Forest’s story
Forest was born into human care and lived at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo before he was donated to ATZ in 2014.
How old is Happy
29
How long do American alligators live in the wild and under human care
Human care- longest on record 85 years
Wild- 30 to 50 years
What do American alligators eat
Carnivorous apex predators, largely opportunistic. Depends on size and age of alligator and size and availability of prey. Includes invertebrates, fish, birds, turtles, snakes, amphibians, and mammals. When hatchlings, they eat insect larvae, snails, spiders, and worms
Where do American alligators live and what is their habitat
South-eastern United States from Texas to North Carolina. Freshwater wetlands such as marshes, slow-moving rivers, lakes and cypress swamps
What is Happy’s story
Former pet. Was found by a man in Florida and was kept in his bathtub and fed hamburger meat. The lack of sunlight and proper nutrients stunted his growth to six feet. He was confiscated and came to us in 1998.
How old is Clarence
98 in Zims. Estimated 99 going on 100
How old can Galapagos tortoises’ live
Up to at least 150 years
What do Galapagos tortoises’ eat
Herbivores: prickly pear cactus, fruits, flowers, leaves, grasses
Where do Galapagos tortoises’ live and what is their habitat
Galapagos islands. Prefers dry lowlands
What is Clarence’s story
Brought to America by Dr. Charles Townsend to help save the species. Has lived with San Diego Zoo, Houston Zoo, and LA Zoo before coming to live here in 2001.
