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G. DIET CHART
A Diet Chart shows the feed given to animals in the zoo. A separate chart
should be prepared for each species and preferably kept in a file. Any changes made
in the diet should be noted along with the reason for change.
Sample of Diet Chart for Red Panda
Total No. of FEED ITEMS Quantity
Total
Quantity
Red Pandas
15
per individual per day
Sweet bun 1piece 15pcs
Egg 1piece 15pcs
Banana, apple, papaya and Banana: 2pcs 30pcs
other seasonal fruits Apple:500gms 7.5 kg
Others: 200gms 3kg
Honey 50ml. 750ml
Milk 500ml 7500ml
Bamboo leaves 3kgs 45kgs
Wild fruits, green leaves Given depending
On the
availability
H. OTHERS
These include files that in some Institution are maintained by the Biologist/
Recordskeeper, but in other facilities may be kept in the curator‟s or administrative
offices. If the original document is in someone else‟s file, the records keeper will have
a copy. These files include:
o Loan agreements – the documents detailing terms and conditions of breeding,
exhibit, or study loans.
o Animal Transaction Papers – any of a variety of documents associated with
transfers.
o Permits – permit applications, permits issued, letters of authorization, etc. this
file includes all permits (or copies of thereof) issued to the Institution, copies
of permits specific to individual specimens are also placed in that specimen‟s
file.
o “animals removed” (inactive files, archives) – the complete record files of
animals which are no longer part of the collection. These files are stored
safely, yet may be referenced easily. It should be noted that no records are
discarded when an animal leaves the collection. These records become
historic files which can be referenced should the need arise. Although the
living animal is no longer at hand, the history of that animal still retains value.
o Other kinds – this list is not all – inclusive and again, copies of items in these
files may be found in one or more other files.
- Correspondence
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