Opportunity nest egg: insights on the nutritional ecology, life history and captive management of three species of kiwi (Apteryx spp.) chick from Operation Nest Egg zoo hand-rearing records.
L. J. Gray, B. A. Mitchell, I. L. Milner-Bradford, G. Bell, K. Revelly, L. Keller, C. Travers
This paper analyzes zoo hand-rearing records of kiwi chicks to compare growth efficiency and developmental responses to different diets, finding genetic differences in nutritional needs and suggesting tailored diets for captive management.
bioRxiv · Oct 31, 2023 · PreprintZoology