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Age identification, GHFF: Character Juvenile Sub-Adult Adult Size (weight & forearm length)
Studies of GHFF have revealed a unique dentition, as described by Hall-L & Richards-G: “the basic flying fox molar pattern presents an outer and inner ridge, separated by a shallow, rounded longitudinal furrow. During mastication the ridge fits closely into the opposing furrow and very efficiently crushes any plant material. This is a unique mastication system among living mammals...” (p32) approx 3 weeks old No teeth present approx 11 weeks. Molars visibly erupting, recurvant teeth present. Yearling female. Some discolouration on molars due to chewing on leaves. approx 8 weeks teeth erupting approx 14 weeks. Molars present, deciduous teeth gone. The molar pattern, as described by Hall & Richards (above) is visible Adult male, note some discolouration but otherwise reasonably clean. Very long upper canines (note left canine broken) Husbandry Manual – GHFF Mandi Griffith - 12 -
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Page 3 and 4: 1.2 Conservational Aspects for Cons
Page 5 and 6: 2 TAXONOMY 2.1 Nomenclature Bats ar
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Page 9 and 10: The femur is rotated so the knee fa
Page 11: “Serious concern for the conserva
Page 15 and 16: 4 HOUSING REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Exhibit/
Page 17 and 18: KBCS - Baby Crèche Cage Wildlife C
Page 19 and 20: Long Term Care FF’s experience mu
Page 21 and 22: 4.7 Substrate A smooth concrete flo
Page 23 and 24: Placement of fruit leaves, such as
Page 25 and 26: 5 GENERAL HUSBANDRY 5.1 Hygiene and
Page 27 and 28: 5.3 Methods of Identification Visua
Page 29 and 30: 6 FEEDING REQUIREMENTS As noted in
Page 31 and 32: Diet throughout the year may vary d
Page 33 and 34: An unpeeled banana suspended at the
Page 35 and 36: 7 HANDLING AND TRANSPORT 7.1 Timing
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Page 39 and 40: It is also important to ensure the
Page 41 and 42: 8 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Before even o
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Obvious signs, such as a distended
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10.6 Timing of Breeding A change in
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11 ARTIFICIAL REARING OF MAMMALS Mi
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“Mumma” This technique not only
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After approximately four weeks of a
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You will also need, • bottle clea
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Exercise After each feed encourage
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11.7 Identification Methods If seve
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Handraised pups that are raised in
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 INTRODUCTI
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