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Interesting article regarding gorilla health & nutrition in captivity

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by Batto, 6 Mar 2018.

  1. Batto

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    Batto, 6 Mar 2018
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    Odd that the writer made no mention of the work being done by several zoos on feeding
    Aframomum. The Cleveland team is certainly aware of hat work (although sufficient supplies of the plant are difficult to obtain so far.) Se this thread for more:
    Gorilla diets in zoos: Aframomum melegueta
     
    Zooplantman, 6 Mar 2018
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