Should Zoo Food Be Chopped for Captive Turacos?
It is common practice for keepers in zoological collections to provide animals in their care with food that is chopped into small pieces. Anecdotally, it has been suggested that chopped food reduces wastage and reduces aggression from group-housed animals. However, there is limited empirical evidenc...
Main Authors: | Beth Griffin, James Edward Brereton |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Birds |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6004/2/4/31 |
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