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| Title: | Feeding babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa) in captivity. |
| Authors: | Leus, Kristin |
| Issue Date: | 2000 |
| Citation: | In (J. Nijboer, J.M. Hatt, W. Kaumans & U. Gansloßer, eds.) Zoo Animal Nutrition, Filander; Fürth, 237-250. |
| Publisher: | Filander; Fürth |
| Abstract: | This paper reviews the available information on stomach anatomy, digestion, foraging behaviour and diet of wild and captive babirusa. Based on this information, suggestions for changes in the diet of captive babirusa are formulated, which will then need to be assessed. |
| Keywords: | Babyrousa babyrussa
babirusa
suidae
mammalia
stomach
zoo
nutrition
digestion
pig |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1842/993 |
| Appears in Collections: | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies publications
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