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Wolves & Environmental medicine

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  • Is the social structure within a pack obvious?
    A well-defined social structure, the rigid class structure, everyone must follow a clear-cut code of conduct
  • What do wolves do to reinforce social order when they feast on a prey?
    Every member has a designated spot at the carcass and the alpha directs them to their places
  • What are some environmental factors that can cause health diseases like zoonoses?
    a rise in temperature, suburban sprawl and deforestation
  • What are some responsibilities of the omega wolves?
    peacemaker, Intervene in a squabble = settle disputes, defuse the situation = calm tensions, submissive
  • Do you like to be a leader of a group?
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  • Rephrase this sentence: Wolves are wrongly believed to be ruthless animal-eaters and a danger to humans.
    Wolves have earned themselves an undeserved reputation for being ruthless predators and a danger to humans.
  • What are some activities which can help youngsters be exposed to new experiences?
    travel - engage in group activities/ join clubs - read,...
  • Name 3 characteristics of the alpha wolf?
    highest-ranking, superior, decision-maker, display supremacy, assert superiority and authority
  • What types of people are most susceptible to illnesses? Why?
    not used to heavy labour - immune system
  • What is your favorite pet? (use "domesticated animals")
    Why?
  • Which breeds of wolves are often responsible for attacks on people?
    crossbred wolves (hybrid wolf-dogs) and rabid wolves
  • What are "zoonoses"? Can you give some examples?
    zoonoses are diseases of animals that are transmissible to humans. Ex: covid19, Ebola, bird flu, H1N1