Torpor in marsupials: Recent advances

We report new findings about torpor in marsupials with regard to three energy demanding processes: (i) development and growth, (ii) reproduction, and (iii) rewarming. Young marsupials use torpor extensively after they develop endothermy, and torpor is generally deeper and longer than in the same ind...

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Main Authors: Geiser, F., Christian, N., Cooper, Christine, Krtner, G., McAllan, B., Pavey, C., Turner, J., Warnecke, L., Willis, C., Brigham, R.
Format: Conference Paper
Published: University of KwaZulu-Natal 2008
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11527