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Introduction 2 Small Animals

Explore the field of zoology and its classification system that groups animals based on similarities. Learn about the five classes of animals, animal rights, animal welfare, zoonosis, and industry-related facts like the pet industry's growth and spending. Reflect on the topic of setting up a trust fund for pets and consider how you would allocate the millions.

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Introduction 2 Small Animals

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  1. Introduction 2 Small Animals

  2. Zoology: The study of animals Zoologist: Scientist who studies animals Vertebrates: Animal with a back bone Chordates: Animal with a backbone or a notochord

  3. Classification System Kingdom plants/animals Animalia-obtain their food from Phylum Chordata Class Grouping system based on similarities, from general  specific. Order Family Genus Species

  4. 5 Classes of Animals Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds Mammals Osteichthyes, study of: ichthyology Amphibia, study of: herpetology Reptilia, study of: herpetology Aves, study of: ornithology Mammalia, study of: mammalogy

  5. Animal Rights- The belief that animals have the same rights as humans. PETA- people for the ethical treatment of animals Animal Welfare- The belief that animals should be treated humanely. Animal Welfare Act, ASPCA- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

  6. Zoonosis: Disease that can be transmitted from humans to animals or animals to humans. Parasites: Lives off a host organism by taking nutrients from it. It must have a host to complete its life cycle. Rabies: A viral infection that affects the nervous system. Mammals are especially susceptible. Ringworm: A skin disease caused by a fungus. Proper sanitation will prevent its spread. Rare for it to transfer from animals to humans.

  7. Industry • The companion animal or petindustry is one of the largest growing industries in the U.S. • Pet owners spent around $13 billion dollars last year on their pets. They bought supplies including: pet food, vet bills, & toys • Pet food sales make-up 40% of the industry. Health services represent $9.2 billion, and pet supplies such as toys make up $9.3 billion.

  8. Independent Work • Get a book from side shelves. • Fill in missing information in your note packets on your OWN. • When finished, read the article at the end of your packet and answer the following questions: • 1. Write a new title for this article. • 2. Would you set-up a trust fund for your pet? • 3. Why/not would you set-up a trust fund for your pet? • 4. If you were this woman, how would you have allocated (divided) your millions?

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