Food selection by giraffes in relation to changes in chemical composition of the leaves

Author: J.J.C. Sauer
Year: 1983
Issue: 1
Volume: 13
Page: 40 - 43

Food preferences and food selection by giraffe have been extensively investigated but little data concerning the chemical composition of the preferred species are available. The aim of the present study was to determine whether the differences and seasonal changes in the chemical composition of the leaves of preferred food plants influence food selection. Protein content and moisture seem to be the important fractions that influence food selection most when evaluating this food selection criterion.

 

Keywords: chemical composition, crude protein, Food preference, giraffe, moisture, seasonal utilization
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