Abstract
AbstractEvidence indicates that hand‐rearing of exotic species may require specialized milk formulae. Milk samples collected from a captive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) between days 3 and 32 postpartum have been analysed for fat, protein, lactose, and minerals. The level of nutrients determined may be at variance with those of a normal lactating aardvark because of the low volumes of milk removed. The analysis indicates that the commercial preparations may be inadequate in protein and provide high levels of energy in the form of lactose. The energy level from fat appears to be similar to that of other species, but it is unlikely that the commercial formulae would provide the level of the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids found in aardvark milk. It is clear that the energy available from the milk protein is significant.
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