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History and dietary husbandry of pangolins in captivity
Author(s) -
Yang Ci Wen,
Chen Suming,
Chang ChiYen,
Lin Mei Fong,
Block Erik,
Lorentsen Ronald,
Chin Jason S.C.,
Dierenfeld Ellen S.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
zoo biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1098-2361
pISSN - 0733-3188
DOI - 10.1002/zoo.20134
Subject(s) - biology , captivity , animal husbandry , zoology , ecology , agriculture
The objective of this study was to establish a history of feeding and dietary husbandry of pangolin in captivity. Over the past 150 years, several zoos have attempted to maintain pangolins ( Manis spp). Most of these zoos have not succeeded in maintaining these animals for long periods, associated largely with dietary problems. This study reviews the historic records of captive pangolins. The dietary husbandry of pangolins in Taipei Zoo is discussed in detail. Zoo Biol 0:1–8, 2007. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.