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Veterinarians and Zoo staff sometimes seem to speak another language.
Do you speak Zoo?
Read the definition, then pick the matching term.
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1) An item found in a museum or zoo that came from a plant or an animal. a) Dorsal
2) Presentation of new/different items to animals that provides stimulation and encourages natural behaviors. b) Ventral

3) The lower surface or "tummy" of an animal.

c) Conservation
4) The examination of a dead animal to find the cause of death. d) Biofacts
5) The back or upper surface of an animal. e) Necropsy
6) The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of wildlife and natural resources such as forests, soil and water. f) Enrichment


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