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Title: |
Sumatran rhino nutrition |
Author(s): |
Dierenfeld, E.S. |
Year published: |
1995 |
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Around the Horn |
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3 (1) |
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13 |
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World
Ecology - Food
Sumatran Rhino
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Ten browses consumed by Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia contained less cellulose (14 to 23% of DM), but even higher lignin levels (8 to 24%) than black rhino browses, suggesting that south-east Asian forages may be less digestible than African browses. Total cell wall (NDF) averaged 50%; ADF, 27%. C... |
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Location:
Subject:
Species:
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World
Ecology - Food
Sumatran Rhino
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Ten browses consumed by Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia contained less cellulose (14 to 23% of DM), but even higher lignin levels (8 to 24%) than black rhino browses, suggesting that south-east Asian forages may be less digestible than African browses. Total cell wall (NDF) averaged 50%; ADF, 27%. C... |
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