Assessment of Feeding Behavior of the Zoo-Housed Lesser Anteater (<i>Tamandua tetradactyla</i>) and Nutritional Values of Natural Prey

Assessment of Feeding Behavior of the Zoo-Housed Lesser Anteater (<i>Tamandua tetradactyla</i>) and Nutritional Values of Natural Prey

Very little information is available to zoo managers on the nutritional preferences of the lesser anteater, a highly specialized predator. By studying lesser anteater feeding behavior, we expect to contribute to improved management decisions and individual welfare experiences. We studied the respons...

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Main Authors: Valentín Zárate, Jesica R. Mufari, Lucía G. Abalos Luna, Daniel P. Villarreal, Juan M. Busso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Subjects:
xenarthra
mymercophagidae
diet
live feed
insectivorous
animal welfare
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5636/3/1/2

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