ZOO504 Final Term Solved Papers

Zoo504 Final Current Subjective

2 marks

Q1. What is animal enclosure?

Essential features regarding animal enclosures are:

All animal enclosures in zoo shall be so designed as to fully ensure the safety of i. Animals ii. Caretakers iii. Visitors

Q2. Threats to indian vulture?

Threats

These vultures were being found dead and dying in Pakistan and throughout India. The anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac has been identified as the cause of mortality. Vultures are exposed to diclofenac and other NSAIDs through scavenging on the carcasses of largely cattle and buffalo that have been treated with the drugs prior to death and left for scavengers to consume. Hence likely contributory factors are

Poisoning Pesticide use Conversion and disturbance of forested habitats within its range.

Q3. Feeding habitat chakur?

4. Habitat

Lives on barren rocky slopes with sparsely stunted grass and bushes. In winters, it comes down to an elevation of 1200-1500 m. Re ascends in summer to 2500 m.

5. Most traded wild animal？2

Indian Pangolins are considered to be the most traded wild animal in the world.

6. How many species of marten？2

Two species common to Pakistan are

Stone marten (Martesfoina)

The stone marten has a dense fur coat of rich liver chestnut hue

Stone martens are found throughout mountain ranges of Baluchistan and Northern areas.

Yellow throated marten (Martesflavigula) The yellow throated marten is considerably larger in size than the stone marten. The whole of it’s chest, throat and lower jaw are yellowish in color. General body color is silvery, tail is longer; rhinarium is naked and black.

Yellow throated marten is found in Chitral, Azad Kashmir and Margala hills

7. How herbicides and pesticides can harm endangered species？2

Certain herbicides and pesticides are horrible pollutants that causing severe damage to the environment and animals dependent upon. To provide natural food to animal if spray are done to kill pest or un dew herbs it may cause problems to endangered species as they may die.

Q8. Scientific name of black buck?

Antelope Cervicapra.

Q9. Feeding habitat of Barking deer?

Diet includes grasses, low growing leaves, tender shoots and fruits.

Q10. Record maintain in zoo... (2 marks)

•  No zoo shall acquire any animal in violation of Wildlife Act.
•  No zoo shall exhibit any animal that is seriously sick or injured.
•  No zoo shall use any animal, other than the elephant in plains and yak in hilly areas for riding purposes.
•  Each zoo shall be closed to visitors at least once a week.
•  Each zoo shall have a wall at least two meters high from the ground level.

Q11. Scientific name of domestic goat?

Capra aegagrus hircus

Q12. Name of major threats to snow leopard?

Major threats to snow leopards ·  Poaching ·  Conflict with communities ·  Shrinking home: ·  Changing climate

•  Lack of effective law enforcement.

Q13. Short note on Brown Bear?

•  Scientific Name: Ursusarctos
•  Syn; Grizzly Bear

Large animals, dark in colour, long guard hair over the shoulder, characterized by a distinctive humps on shoulders, long claws on the front paws. Sexual maturity: 4.5 to 7 years of age. Litter size ranges from one to four but two are common. Cubs remain with their mothers for at least two and half years. Female breed every three years.

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Q14. Short note on leopard cat ?

•  Scientific Name:Prionailurusbengalensis

The leopard cat looks like a miniature, long-legged and more slender version of a leopard. Body markings are like leopard; head with stripes.

Its fur varies highly in colour and markings according to the region. Generally spotted body fur coat

In the tropics Fur is yellowish-brown with white underparts In the northern part of the species’ range Greyish brown thick fur and are also larger and heavier than the ones in the south.

The size and shape of the black markings covering the body and limbs are also highly variable. The spots sometimes form lines along the neck and back. The irises are deep, golden brown to grey. Males are larger than females

Body length 54-60 cm Weight 3-4 kg. Longevity: up to 13 years Litter size:2-3 cubs

Q15. 3 zoo rules?

Zoo is a facility in which animals are

Housed within enclosures Displayed to the public They may also breed “Today, the zoo is on the list of inevitable field trips and vacation destinations.”

Q16. Conservation of kingfisher?

Conservation Actions Underway

Bern Convention Appendix II. EU Birds Directive Annex I. There are no known current conservation measures for this species within its European range.

Conservation Actions proposed

Preservation of rivers and streams must be mediated through industry, agriculture and water authorities