16) Physiologic data
Hutchison (1970b) paid special attention to the growth of topis when they are being reared artificially on milk and discussed the frequent failures. Hofman (1989) has presented a detailed analysis of the adaptation of the digestive system of these and related species to their different food preferences.
17) Other resources
Cell strains are available from CRES at the Zoological Society of San Diego.
18) Other remarks - What additional Information is needed?
Information on the placental/uterine interface is needed. Endocrine data should be collected.
Acknowledgement
Most of the animal photographs in these chapters come from the Zoological Society of San Diego. I appreciate also very much the help of the pathologists at the San Diego Zoo.
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