(Optional) Explain husbandry of common exotic animals.

Explanation should include

• identification of exotic animals commonly kept as pets (e.g., rodents, rabbits, reptiles, birds, fish)
• identification of the colorations and other physical characteristics of breeds within a species
• dietary and habitat requirements of each species
• the need for, and methods of providing, environmental enrichment to each species
• natural behaviors of each species that may mask signs of illness
• common health/disease issues and preventive practices for each species (e.g., checking for malocclusion, trimming overgrown nails/beaks, providing dust baths)
• appropriate sanitation methods for housing and equipment used with each species.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to learn about exotic animals commonly kept as pets?
• What resources are available to study these species and their habitat requirements?
• How could failure to understand habitat requirements contribute to illness in a pet?
• What color variations occur within a species?
• What common diseases affect a given species?