Fiber digestibility in juvenile Galapagos tortoises (Geochelone nigra) and implications for the development of captive animals

Digestive strategies have been recognized to be a key factor for healthy growth in juvenile Galapagos giant tortoises (Geochelone nigra). The aim of present study was to investigate digestive coefficients with special regard to fiber fractions. Four captive bred Galapagos giant tortoises 4–5 years o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Zoo biology 2005-03, Vol.24 (2), p.185-191
Hauptverfasser:	Hatt, Jean-Michel, Clauss, Marcus, Gisler, Ricarda, Liesegang, Annette, Wanner, Marcel
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	acid detergent fiber cellulose crude fiber Elephantidae Geochelone nigra lignin
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