(6) Entertainment and Special Missions

Animals are widely used in entertainment and special missions. These roles showcase animal intelligence and abilities but raise concerns about
A. training schedules
B. ethical, behavioral, and welfare concerns
C. productivity
D. ownership costs

B. ethical, behavioral, and welfare concerns

In circuses, animals used include
A. elephants, tigers, horses, dogs performing tricks
B. only horses
C. only wild animals
D. birds performing shows

A. elephants, tigers, horses, dogs performing tricks

Zoos and safari parks use captive wildlife for
A. education or leisure
B. only breeding
C. racing events
D. law enforcement

A. education or leisure

Film and TV productions may use
A. elephants only
B. dogs, cats, exotic animals trained for scenes
C. only domestic pets
D. farm animals exclusively

B. dogs, cats, exotic animals trained for scenes

Rodeos and races involve
A. dolphins and sea lions
B. birds doing stunts
C. horses, bulls used in timed or combat-based events
D. cats and dogs only

C. horses, bulls used in timed or combat-based events

Theme parks and animal shows include
A. dolphins, sea lions, birds doing stunts
B. elephants performing tricks
C. only horses
D. dogs trained for law enforcement

A. dolphins, sea lions, birds doing stunts

Training methods in entertainment that affect welfare include
A. use of rewards and praise
B. use of punishment or fear to force compliance
C. regular exercise
D. proper feeding schedules

B. use of punishment or fear to force compliance

Transport and confinement issues impact welfare by
A. reducing food intake
B. small cages, prolonged travel, unnatural habitats
C. increasing training efficiency
D. improving performance

B. small cages, prolonged travel, unnatural habitats

Noise, crowd, and lighting in entertainment settings cause
A. improved obedience
B. fear, stress, and behavioral changes
C. better attention
D. increased energy

B. fear, stress, and behavioral changes

Forced performance impacts welfare by
A. encouraging natural behavior
B. discouraging natural behavior; induces anxiety
C. increasing lifespan
D. providing enrichment

B. discouraging natural behavior; induces anxiety

A lack of retirement plans in entertainment often results in
A. animals being overfed
B. animals often neglected after “show years”
C. animals having more freedom
D. increased adoption

B. animals often neglected after “show years”

Philippine laws RA 8485 / RA 10631 require
A. humane handling and registration of animals in entertainment venues
B. stricter breeding programs
C. exclusive use in zoos
D. unrestricted performances

A. humane handling and registration of animals in entertainment venues

DA AO No. 04 (2016) mandates
A. welfare standards for circuses, zoos, racetracks, etc.
B. only circus regulations
C. only transport rules
D. only film sets

A. welfare standards for circuses, zoos, racetracks, etc.

Animal shows and exhibitions must be
A. unregulated
B. approved and regularly inspected by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
C. privately conducted
D. optional for inspection

B. approved and regularly inspected by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

Use of animals in film or media must ensure
A. minimal stress, with trained handlers and adequate care on set
B. unlimited work hours
C. exposure to noise
D. no supervision

A. minimal stress, with trained handlers and adequate care on set

Service animals in the military are used for
A. patrolling, detection of explosives, and search missions
B. entertainment only
C. breeding
D. only guide work

A. patrolling, detection of explosives, and search missions

Police K9 units perform
A. tracking, crowd control, narcotics/sniffing
B. circus tricks
C. only companionship
D. farming tasks

A. tracking, crowd control, narcotics/sniffing

Search and rescue animals are used for
A. guiding the blind
B. finding survivors in disasters (earthquakes, floods)
C. racing
D. theme park shows

B. finding survivors in disasters (earthquakes, floods)

Assistance animals serve by
A. guiding the blind, alerting deaf individuals
B. performing stunts
C. working in circuses
D. competing in races

A. guiding the blind, alerting deaf individuals

Physical stress in service roles includes
A. harsh weather, injury, exhaustion during missions
B. only long training sessions
C. performance in film
D. entertainment shows

A. harsh weather, injury, exhaustion during missions

Mental strain in service animals can be caused by
A. sensory overload, trauma from combat zones
B. frequent feeding
C. leisure activities
D. proper rest

A. sensory overload, trauma from combat zones

Inadequate retirement programs for service animals result in
A. only increased training
B. few programs exist for retired service animals
C. improved welfare
D. adoption by zoos

B. few programs exist for retired service animals

Overworking of service animals involves
A. excessive hours without breaks or veterinary monitoring
B. only short missions
C. voluntary rest
D. occasional training

A. excessive hours without breaks or veterinary monitoring

Welfare practices and ethical guidelines for service animals include
A. routine health checks, protective gear, emotional decompression after missions, retirement adoption programs
B. no care after missions
C. forced performance
D. minimal rest

A. routine health checks, protective gear, emotional decompression after missions, retirement adoption programs

The PNP K9 Unit and military working dogs follow
A. regular vet care, but RA 8485/10631 mandates stronger policy for after-service welfare
B. unmonitored work
C. no retirement plan
D. only training routines

A. regular vet care, but RA 8485/10631 mandates stronger policy for after-service welfare

International guidelines for the entertainment industry include
A. American Humane Association monitoring use of animals on film sets (“No Animals Were Harmed” certification)
B. unregulated shows
C. only circus use
D. optional inspections

A. American Humane Association monitoring use of animals on film sets (“No Animals Were Harmed” certification)

Many countries have banned
A. use of wild animals in circuses due to ethical concerns (e.g., UK, Austria, Bolivia)
B. domestic pets
C. fish exhibitions
D. horse racing

A. use of wild animals in circuses due to ethical concerns (e.g., UK, Austria, Bolivia)

Military and working animals are supported by
A. NATO and U.S. Military providing veterinary corps and retirement plans
B. only entertainment shows
C. private farms
D. no guidelines

A. NATO and U.S. Military providing veterinary corps and retirement plans

IWDR promotes
A. breeding for temperament and welfare
B. entertainment shows
C. racing competitions
D. only film roles

A. breeding for temperament and welfare

Global advocacy trends include
A. virtual animals (CGI) in entertainment, enrichment-based enclosures in zoos, and campaigns for the retirement and adoption of war dogs and racing horses
B. increasing forced performance
C. longer work hours
D. elimination of care standards

A. virtual animals (CGI) in entertainment, enrichment-based enclosures in zoos, and campaigns for the retirement and adoption of war dogs and racing horses

Should wild animals be used in circuses? Consider
A. cultural tradition vs. denial of natural behavior
B. only entertainment value
C. profitability
D. training efficiency

A. cultural tradition vs. denial of natural behavior

Is animal racing ethical? Consider
A. sport vs. strain, injuries, and unnatural pressure
B. only performance benefits
C. audience enjoyment
D. breeding standards

A. sport vs. strain, injuries, and unnatural pressure

Should service animals be given legal retirement benefits? Consider
A. recognition of sacrifice, lifelong welfare commitment
B. no benefits required
C. optional care
D. only medical checkups

A. recognition of sacrifice, lifelong welfare commitment

Is virtual animal entertainment the future? Consider
A. technological shift vs. cultural resistance
B. audience preference only
C. cost of CGI
D. traditional circuses

A. technological shift vs. cultural resistance

Key principles for ethical use require
A. avoiding fear- or pain-based training, providing rest, enrichment, and retirement, monitoring stress and health, ensuring legal oversight
B. ignoring welfare
C. increasing work hours
D. forced performances

A. avoiding fear- or pain-based training, providing rest, enrichment, and retirement, monitoring stress and health, ensuring legal oversight