Wildlife ID - what do you know about emergencies, conflict and crime?

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We hope you are looking forward to one more quiz for you to show off your wildlife knowledge. Do not feel bad if you don't know the answers. The field of wildlife emergency response is very broad and requires continuing education. Feel free to contact BWRC (615 5159 or bzwildlifeclinic@gmail.com) with any questions you may have and our team stands by to help you in cases of emergency or human wildlife conflict.

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What's wrong with this animal? Select all that apply *

3 points

This is a young deer who is trying to hide, while waiting for it's mom.

Baby deer may be left on their own for 12 h, before mom returns

This is a sick deer that needs help

This is an orphaned deer that should be rescued.

You should look for mom and if you can not see her you should pick up the baby

This fawn should be left alone, unless you see open wounds, flies or maggots on it.

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What do you know about Rabies? Check all that apply (feel free to research this important subject; it may save your life!) *

8 points

Rabies is a deadly zoonosis

The key to fighting rabies is prevention by vaccination of domestic pets and avoiding biting incidents

Rabies virus is spread via saliva of an infected animal

Rabies is not an issue in Belize as there are no cases reported in Belize

Rabies is a big issue in Belize with a countrywide outbreak in livestock

Any warm blooded animal can become infected with rabies but in Belize vampire bats are the main vector

Rabies is only transmitted by raccoons

Rabid animals may show unusual behavior, depression or paralysis

In any suspected cases of rabies notify BAHA or the nearest police station immediately

Treatment for humans has to be initiated immediately after any suspect bites and the animal sent in to BAHA for testing. Once the disease develops it is 100% fatal.

It is ok to wait for symptoms of infection before seeing a doctor.

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What do you know about Barn owls? *

7 points

barn owls are the most efficient rodent hunter in the animal kingdom

barn owls are attracted to large rat populations

barn owls are often found where unmanaged garbage attract lots of rats, which in turn attract their predator the barn owl

while their vocalisations may sound scary they mean no harm to humans but take care of rats for us

barn owls will nest in attics if there is access

a common access route for barn owls (and other wildlife) is the missing attic ventilation vent screen

many false myths about barn owls scare humans

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What is wrong with this bird? *

1 point

Nothing, this bird is fine

This bird has ectoparasites that cause it to change color

This bird has suffered from chronic malnutrition and vitamin deficiency which is a very commonly seen condition in captive birds. Without veterinary treatment and correction of diet this bird will die.

This is a male bird in breeding season. The color change is normal and meant to impress the female.

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What is wrong with the practice of feeding wildlife like this crocodile in a popular tourism location? *

3 points

Nothing

It's illegal

It creates a habituated large predator which may threaten animal and human life

it can cause diseases to be transmitted

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Sometimes it can be easy to see: Does this animal need help? (check all that apply) *

1 point

This bird looks normal and should be left alone.

This bird has a significant wing droop. This could be caused by a break in the wing, which would require help in order for the bird to survive.

The bird is molting.

This is a juvenile that depends on its parents.

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Have you observed or heard of wildlife related crime? Select all that you know. *

I don't know what is wildlife crime

illegal wildlife pets (how did you know they were illegal, please add under other)

illegal hunting (how do you know it was illegal?)

animal abuse

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What is wrong with this animal on the side of the road? Does it need help? What to do? *

2 points

I don't know

this deer fawn is healthy and needs to be left alone

this young deer is not using it's limb due an injury to it's leg that may be debilitating and it should be assessed

call Forest Department or the BWRC for further advice

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You find these two in your backyard, 11:30 am, on the ground. What do you do and what should you know. Check all that apply. *

3 points

You should pick up the bats because it is not normal for them to be on the ground

Some species of bats are the primary vector of rabies in Belize

You should not pick up the bats (unless you are fully trained in handling and disease prevention)

It is normal for bats to be on the ground

any bats that could be suspect of rabies should be reported to BAHA and sent in for testing

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This is an x-ray of a confiscated monkey. The owner did not know it was illegal to buy or sell monkeys. He had been told that this animal was an orphan and he wanted to help the baby. What happened and what would be the correct response when presented an orphan? *

Howler monkey x-ray

4 points

this monkey was shot to be harvested for the illegal pet trade

wildlife should never be sold or bought

Forest Department works with multiple partners to receive orphaned animals. Rehabilitation or rearing of wildlife species requires professional training.

you should try to rehab the animal and return it to the wild

keeping any species of wildlife requires a permit from the Forest Department

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