Question 1

In what year did The Convention on International Trade in Exotic Species of Wild Fauna and Flora come into effect?&#10;A)1963&#10;B)1947&#10;C)1975&#10;D)1988

Accepted Answer

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) came into effect in 1975 to regulate the international trade of wildlife species and ensure their survival does not become threatened by trade practices.

Question 2

In 2013, a(n) _____, an invasive species linked to released exotic pets, killed a Siberian Husky in its own yard in a residential area near Miami, Florida.&#10;A)crocodile&#10;B)emperor scorpion&#10;C)African Rock Python&#10;D)bearded dragon

Accepted Answer

The other options (crocodile, emperor scorpion, bearded dragon) are not typically linked to released exotic pets in Florida and are not known to be capable of killing a Siberian Husky in a residential area. However, African Rock Pythons are a well-known invasive species in Florida that have been linked to released exotic pets and have been known to attack and kill pets and even humans.

Question 3

What species are listed in CITES Appendix I?&#10;A)Species that threaten the safety and health of humans&#10;B)Species that need to be exterminated in at least one country&#10;C)Species that are not directly threatened with extinction, but need to be controlled&#10;D)Species that are threatened with extinction

Accepted Answer

CITES Appendix I lists species that are threatened with extinction, and are therefore in need of the most stringent protections possible.

Question 4

Which of the following is a federal governmental agency that creates and oversees the laws and governing possession of exotic animals?&#10;A)CITES&#10;B)APHIS&#10;C)CEWAP&#10;D)EPA-MAIA

Accepted Answer

APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) is a federal governmental agency that creates and oversees laws and regulations related to the possession of exotic animals in the United States. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) is an international treaty that regulates trade in endangered and threatened species, but it does not have direct authority over possession laws within the United States. CEWAP and EPA-MAIA are not federal governmental agencies related to the possession of exotic animals.

Question 5

How many species listed by member counties of CITES has become extinct?&#10;A)None&#10;B)Only three&#10;C)At least ten&#10;D)More than a dozen

Accepted Answer

According to CITES, no species listed by member countries has become extinct due to international trade since the convention was implemented in 1975.

Question 6

Which of the following exotic animals has become the greatest invasive species concern for the Everglades National Park in Florida?&#10;A)Psittacines&#10;B)Burmese pythons&#10;C)Sugar gliders&#10;D)Degus

Accepted Answer

Burmese pythons have become the greatest invasive species concern for the Everglades National Park in Florida. They have no natural predators in the area and feed on a variety of native wildlife, causing a major disruption to the ecosystem. Psittacines, sugar gliders, and degus have also been introduced to the area, but their impact is not as significant as that of the Burmese python.

Question 7

Gasparilla, Florida is overrun with an estimated population of more than 13,000 ____, which are the offspring of three pets released in 1970.&#10;A)spiny-tailed iguanas&#10;B)African tarantulas&#10;C)macaws&#10;D)yellow anacondas

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, Gasparilla, Florida is overrun with an estimated population of more than 13,000 offspring of three pets released in 1970. Spiny-tailed iguanas are popular pets that have been known to be released into the wild and establish invasive populations, making them the best choice for the answer. African tarantulas, macaws, and yellow anacondas are not commonly kept as pets or released into the wild in Florida.

Question 8

Why are zoos reluctant to take unwanted exotic pets?&#10;A)The federal government has passed laws preventing zoos from accepting them.&#10;B)The international agreement for exotic pet trade has a provision against it.&#10;C)Animals of unknown origin cannot be displayed in federally funded zoos.&#10;D)These pets have the potential for introducing disease and parasites.

Accepted Answer

Unwanted exotic pets are often kept in unsanitary and cramped conditions, which can lead to the spread of diseases and parasites. Zoos have to be very careful about introducing new animals into their environments and will only accept animals that are healthy and have a known history. Additionally, zoos often have limited resources and space, so they cannot accommodate every unwanted exotic pet that comes their way.

Question 9

CITES is one of the world's largest _____.&#10;A)conservation agreements&#10;B)international trade markets for exotic animals&#10;C)enforcement agencies for international trade laws&#10;D)refuges for illegally traded exotic animals

Accepted Answer

CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is a conservation agreement that aims to regulate and monitor the international trade of endangered plant and animal species. It does not directly facilitate trade or enforce trade laws, nor does it provide refuges for illegally traded animals.

Question 10

What was the purpose of the 1963 meeting of the World Conservation Union meeting?&#10;A)Providing refuge for the exotic animals illegally transported through the international black market&#10;B)Determining which wild animals were available for legal trade according to international law&#10;C)Reducing the number of wild animals that are euthanized in countries around the world&#10;D)Ensuring that the international trade in exotic animals did not threaten their survival in the wild

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the 1963 meeting of the World Conservation Union was to ensure that international trade in exotic animals did not negatively impact their survival in the wild. The meeting resulted in the creation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to regulate and monitor the international trade of species that are threatened by such trade.

Deck 1: Introduction to Exotic Animals