Search Results for: Humidity Huddling The Hibernation Energetics Of Big Brown Bats Eptesicus Fuscus

During winter, many mammals hibernate and lower their body temperature and metabolic rate (MR) in prolonged periods of torpor. Hibernators will use energeticall

Hibernation allows animals to survive lengthy periods of energetic deficit, but is not without costs. Hypometabolism, low body-temperature, and inactivity are a