Gillet H. 1989. The diet of the Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) at the National Wildlife Research Center, Taif. In: Abuzinada A.H., Goriup P.D., & Nader I.A. (eds). Wildlife Conservation and Development in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. NCWCD, Publication No.3, Riyadh. Pp. 327-334.

Summary: The diet and nutritional requirements of the Arabian oryx in NWRC in Taif are described. The paper also evaluates daily food intake, the Tropical Bovine Unit, digestive crude protein and the nutritional value of the wild plants consumed by the oryx at the Center.

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