ZOOTRITIONAnimals StudiedAquilina's Diet

Aquilina's Diet

(Up to March of 1997 as provided by Brookfield Zoo)

The information included in this page is intended for informational purposes and may apply only to the circumstances and situation of a particular animal at the time of the study. General applicability to other animals is unknown.

 

Food Group

% in Diet

Food Item

Grams Offered per Day

Nutritionally complete food

8.0

Purina High-pro Monkey

945

Fruit

10

Apple

295

Banana

350

Grape 

234

Orange

295

Vegetables

10

Carrots

705

Green Bean

295

Onion

175

Leafy

60

Escarole

705

Kale

705

Lettuce

2475

Parsley

219

Romaine

1130

Spinach

705

Celery

1130

Starchy

10

Sweet Potato

1180

Miscellaneous*

2

220

Total

100

11,800

*Miscellaneous includes yogurt, juice, popcorn, etc.

 

Subject - Student Comparisons
(All nutrition comparisons calculated by Lake Park students using ESHA Research Food Processor Plus 6.04, and not verified by the Brookfield Zoo)

Daily Intake - Calories

Daily Intake - Grams

Daily Intake - Elements

Daily Intake - Nutrients


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