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Front Matter (R1-R20)

Overview (1-4)

1 Feeding Ecology, Digestive Strategies, and Implications for Feeding Programs in Captivity (5-40)

2 Energy (41-57)

3 Carbohydrates and Fiber (58-74)

4 Protein (75-86)

5 Fats and Fatty Acids (87-93)

6 Minerals (94-112)

7 Vitamins (113-149)

8 Water (150-158)

9 Pathophysiologic and Life-Stage Considerations (159-181)

10 Diet Formulation, Effects of Processing, Factors Affecting Intake, and Dietary Husbandry (182-190)

11 Nutrient Requirements (191-194)

12 Composition of Foods and Feed Ingredients (195-258)

13 Food as a Component of Environmental Enhancement (259-265)

Appendix (266-268)

About the Authors (269-272)

Index (273-286)