Publicación:

Manual de nutrición para primates en cautiverio del parque zoológico Guátika en Tibasosa-Boyacá

Resumen

When mentioning the issue of animals in captivity the main aspect that is considered is their well-being in all the sense of the word, but however there is a matter of vital importance and it is related to food. In this respect it is essential to correctly and correctly evaluate the best options that can be offered to improve their living conditions in the zoos where they cohabit. This context gives rise to think of an adequate diet where clear criteria are established in order to provide the best condition of diets and balance in animals that remain in captivity; these diets must contain the necessary nutrients so that they can live a healthy and quality life. Thus, as set as a goal, to design a nutrition manual that adapts to the physiological and nutritional needs of the different species of primates belonging to the collection of the Guátika zoo, during 20 weeks of work. For its elaboration and practice, information related to the body condition of animals, processes of obtaining and handling food were taken into account, the basic information on the diet of each species and the typical diets related to each of them; it sought to improve the existing program of feeding primates, obtaining good results, in which the well-being offered by the Zoological Park of Guátika will be improved.