Wildlife Marking and Domestication

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What is a characteristic of permanent marking methods in animal identification?

  • They are resistant to wear and tear (correct)
  • They are not durable
  • They are not readily visible and identifiable
  • They have adverse effects on the animal

When did wild animal domestication begin?

  • 9,000 - 15,000 years ago
  • 5,000 - 10,000 years ago
  • 15,000 - 9,000 years ago (correct)
  • 10,000 - 5,000 years ago

What is a consequence of domestication?

  • The building of temporary settlements
  • A decrease in the variety of breeds
  • A wide variety of breeds (correct)
  • The transition from farming to foraging and hunting

What is a key aspect of good stockmanship?

<p>Based on the five freedoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a problem that can arise from intensive husbandry practices?

<p>Problem behaviour due to boredom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of marking method?

<p>Domestication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using branding as a marking method in animal identification?

<p>It is a permanent method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of relying on man for survival, as seen in domesticated animals?

<p>Loss of natural instincts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using ear tags as a semi-permanent marking method?

<p>They are visible from a distance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of good stockmanship?

<p>Providing adequate space and companionship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem associated with farming and herding?

<p>Increased natural aggression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a natural consequence of introducing non-native species, such as hamsters, into an ecosystem?

<p>Poisoning rodents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using radiation for marking animals?

<p>It has adverse effects on animal health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using streamers as a temporary marking method?

<p>They are visible from a distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between domestication and taming?

<p>Domestication involves artificial selection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of keeping animals in close quarters, such as in battery farming?

<p>Increased natural aggression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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