Some herbivores have evolved specialized teeth and digestive systems that allow them to break down tough plant material, such as grass. Like a connoisseur of fine wines, it will turn its nose up at low-quality leaves. Whether leaves meet a koala’s quality standards depends on the time of year, region and “mood” of the tree! Eucalyptus trees produce a horrible substance to prevent animals from eating its leaves. When ruminants are fed high-grain or concentrate rations, the digestion process is …
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It may not include details such as calorie intake, serving size, or meal timing. Cafeteria-style feeding is strongly discouraged, because captive animals rarely select a balanced diet if given a wide selection of foods. Usually, a nutritionally complete commercial product or in-house mixture that cannot be sorted should comprise the bulk of the diet, with components such as meat, fruit, and seeds comprising only a small percentage. As a result of this overproduction, we now see corn in the majority …