Milk Composition of Asian Elephants (<i>Elephas maximus</i>) in a Natural Environment in Myanmar during Late Lactation

Milk Composition of Asian Elephants (<i>Elephas maximus</i>) in a Natural Environment in Myanmar during Late Lactation

The nutritional content of milk from free-living Asian elephants has not previously been reported, despite being vital for better management of captive populations. This study analyzed both milk composition and consumed plant species of Asian elephants managed in their natural environment in Myanmar...

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Main Authors: Ellen S. Dierenfeld, Yadana A. M. Han, Khyne U. Mar, Aung Aung, Aung Thura Soe, Virpi Lummaa, Mirkka Lahdenperä
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
elephant
lactation
milk composition
nutrition
pachyderm
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/4/725

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