Effects of preference and nutritional values of local bamboo towards growth performance of captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in Zoo Negara Malaysia

Eddie Azwar Abdullah, . and Li Caiwu, . and Mohamed Fitri Mohamad Yusoff, . and Azrennizam Ibrahim, . and Ahmad Nizam Zainudin, . and Yang Haidi, . and Akmal Hadi Samsuddin, . and Rahmat Topani, . and Rovie-Ryan Jeffrine J., . and Inirah Che Ishak, . and Noormah Miw Abdullah, . and Mat Naim Ramli, . Effects of preference and nutritional values of local bamboo towards growth performance of captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in Zoo Negara Malaysia. pp. 92-98. ISSN 1823-8556

Two captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) were observed for nutritional preferences over a period of seven months from 21st May until 31st December 2014 at the Zoo Negara Malaysia. Nutritional analyses were conducted on six local bamboo species which were fed to both pandas. It is evident in the present study that they prefer the culms of Dendrocalamus asper followed by culms of Bambusa vulgaris and bamboo leaves from Dendrocalamus asper Bambusa vulgaris f. waminii and Thyrsostachys seamensis. Their preferences towards these local bamboo species correspond to the different nutrient values which contained high fibre in the culms and high protein and fat in the leaves. The overall feeding behaviour were well established and the growth performances were satisfactory suggesting that they have successfully adapted to the feeding regime. The pandas were observed to be in good health active and alert with these bamboo diets throughout the study period.

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Abstract

Two captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) were observed for nutritional preferences over a period of seven months from 21st May until 31st December 2014 at the Zoo Negara Malaysia. Nutritional analyses were conducted on six local bamboo species which were fed to both pandas. It is evident in the present study that they prefer the culms of Dendrocalamus asper followed by culms of Bambusa vulgaris and bamboo leaves from Dendrocalamus asper Bambusa vulgaris f. waminii and Thyrsostachys seamensis. Their preferences towards these local bamboo species correspond to the different nutrient values which contained high fibre in the culms and high protein and fat in the leaves. The overall feeding behaviour were well established and the growth performances were satisfactory suggesting that they have successfully adapted to the feeding regime. The pandas were observed to be in good health active and alert with these bamboo diets throughout the study period.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Ailuropoda
AGROVOC Term:	Pandas
AGROVOC Term:	Poaceae
AGROVOC Term:	Bamboos
AGROVOC Term:	Feeding preferences
AGROVOC Term:	Animal feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Diet
AGROVOC Term:	Sampling
AGROVOC Term:	Body weight
AGROVOC Term:	Culms
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2025 07:09
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24230

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