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Campbell, J. (1972). Observations on central american river turtles (dermatemys mawi) at fort worth zoo. International Zoo Yearbook, 12(1), 202–204.
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-1090.1972.tb02327.x BibTeX citation key: Campbell1972a View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Haltung = husbandry, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Campbell Collection: International Zoo Yearbook |
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The task of caring for the Central American river turtle Dermatemys mawi may prove more arduous a task than for other turtles. I observed that they are incompatible with members of their own species, but they can be successfully introduced with other aquatic reptile species. A water temperature of 28 to 30° (82 to 86°F) seems to satisfy their thermal requirements. In the wild, the turtle's diet apparently consists chiefly of aquatic plants. In captivity, however, a substitute diet of vegetables supplemented with fish has proved satisfactory. In selecting exhibits, the soft nature of their shells should be taken into consideration.
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