Clauss, Marcus; Aufranc, Rolf; Hatt, Jean-Michel (2008). Fütterung und Kotkonsistenz von Flachlandtapiren (Tapirus terrestris) im Zürich Zoo. Zoologische Garten, 77(5-6):297-302.
The tapir feeding regime at Zurich Zoo was changed from a diet dominated by fruits, vegetables and bread, to a roughage diet based on lucerne hay. Animals became more active, and their faeces consistency improved markedly, so that it now resembles that of free-ranging animals.
The tapir feeding regime at Zurich Zoo was changed from a diet dominated by fruits, vegetables and bread, to a roughage diet based on lucerne hay. Animals became more active, and their faeces consistency improved markedly, so that it now resembles that of free-ranging animals.
| Other titles: | Feeding and faeces consistency of South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris) at Zurich Zoo |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article, refereed, original work |
| Communities & Collections: | 05 Vetsuisse Faculty > Veterinary Clinic > Department of Small Animals |
| Dewey Decimal Classification: | 570 Life sciences; biology
630 Agriculture |
| Scopus Subject Areas: | Life Sciences > Animal Science and Zoology |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | South American tapir, Nutrition, Feeding, Faeces roughage, Alfalfa hay, Activity |
| Language: | German |
| Date: | 2008 |
| Deposited On: | 03 Sep 2008 09:19 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jun 2022 04:57 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0044-5169 |
| OA Status: | Green |
| Publisher DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.zoolgart.2008.05.011 |
Clauss, Marcus