Management and disease of Brazilian chelonians in urban captivity

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Francis Magno Flosi
Jerusa Martins Garcia
Claudete Pugliese
Andrea Aranha Sanchez
Aparecido Klai

Abstract

Brazilian chelonians belong to the following families: Testudinidae (tortoises), Chelidae, Emydidae, Pelomedusidae, Kinostemidae (turtles and terrapins). Many species belonging to these families are kept in domestic captivity and need appropriate management, including nutrition provided by feed formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of each species. By doing so, one can prevent several diseases induced by inadequate management, such as the frequent shell deformities and vitamin deficiencies, especially those regarding vitamin A. The need to preserve these animals as well as their ecosystem is also stressed.

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FLOSI, F. M.; GARCIA, J. M.; PUGLIESE, C.; SANCHEZ, A. A.; KLAI, A. Management and disease of Brazilian chelonians in urban captivity. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 4, n. 2, p. 65-72, 1 Jul. 2001.
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WILD ANIMALS