Pendugaan kebutuhan nutrien dan kecernaan pakan pada beruang madu (Helarctos malayanus) Ciawi, Bogor

Abstract

To the purpose of conservation,captive wildlife has to undergo ex situ maintenance at Wildlife Rescue Centre. Change in feeting pattern during maintenance aat the rescue centre may influence production and reproductive performance of the animals. Therefore a comprehensive information on nutritional requirements of the animals are necessary to provide adequate food for their welfare. The aim of this study is to determined feed intake and nutritional requirements of Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos malayans) based on their food consumption at Gadog Wildlife Rescue Centre.