Wild ostrich (Struthio camelus) ecology and physiology

作者:Cooper Ross G*; Horbanczuk Jaroslaw O; Villegas Vizcaino Raul; Sebei Salwa Kennou; Mohammed Aisha E Faki; Mahrose Khalid M A
来源:Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2010, 42(3): 363-373.
DOI:10.1007/s11250-009-9428-2

摘要

This work discusses some of the important considerations of wild ostrich evolution, behaviour and ecology, as items included in ostrich production. In the process considerable research was conducted by collating information from peer-reviewed papers; textbooks; manuals; and PubMed and Agricola searches. Selected areas reviewed included activity of ostriches; feeding and water needs; sexual maturity; egg laying and natural incubation; selected physiological parameters; and predation. There is an immediate and urgent need to conserve and protect the rapidly declining populations of wild ostriches with the committed involvement of governments and funding bodies.

  • 出版日期2010-3