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Organic acid concentrations and digesta movement in the gastrointestinal tract of the bushbaby (Galago crassicaudatus) and Vervet monkey (Cercopithecidae pygerythrus)
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)
Studies were conducted to compare digestive functions in two species of sub-human primate, the bushbaby (Galago crassicaudatus) and the Vervet monkey (Cercopithecidae pygerythrus). Major differences were observed in the ...
Comparative gastrointestinal morphology of the Kori bustard and secretary bird
(University of Nairobi, 2005-05)
Two secretary birds and three Kori bustards were studied to determine differences between their body size and gastrointestinal morphology. Body measurements were made on captive, live birds and gastrointestinal measurements ...
The digestive physiology of three East African herbivores: the elephant, rhinoceros and hippopotamus
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
Studies were conducted to compare structural and physiological differences in the digestive functions of three species of large ungulates; the elephant (Loxodonta africana), the Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and the ...
Nitrogen metabolism and renal function in the dik-dik antelope (Rhynchotragus kirkii).
(2000)
Nitrogen metabolism and kidney function of the dik-dik antelope (Rhynchotragus kirkii) were studied under a range of controlled, experimental conditions and diets. Dik-dik antelope remained in nitrogen balance even when ...