citations: 5825
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| 5825 | 3c17b5419be13c89 | 3.82(a) | 1 | FEEDING. | Two baboons have access to plants outside of their enclosure. Multiple species of decorative landscaping plants are planted close to the baboon primary enclosure and the holes in the enclosure are large enough to reach through in order to access the plants. The male baboon was observed reaching out of the enclosure fence and pulling off a piece of a plant commonly called Bleeding Heart. This baboon was then observed eating it this plant material. Bleeding heart plants are considered toxic to humans as well as multiple animal species. Ingestion of these plants can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, and death depending on the amount ingested. While majority of the diet appears to be comprised of appropriate food, all food provided to nonhuman primates must be appropriate for the species, of sufficient nutritive value to maintain animals in a healthful condition, and fed in according to accepted professional husbandry practices and nutritional standards. Husbandry practices which allow the ingestion of toxic plants are not appropriate and place the animals(cid:25) health at risk. The licensee must ensure that animals are only permitted to eat foods which are appropriate for the species. Correct by preventing them from eating toxic plants that may surround the enclosure. THIS IS A REPEAT NON-COMPLAINT ITEM THAT REMAINS UNCORRECTED |