Temperature driven hibernation site use in the Western barbastelle Barbastella barbastellus (Schreber, 1774)
Abstract In temperate regions, winter is characterized by cold temperatures and low food availability. Heterothermic animals can bridge this period by entering a state of torpor characterized by decreased body temperature and reduced metabolic rate. Hibernation site choice is crucial since temperatu...
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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