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Increased Diurnal Activity Is Indicative of Energy Deficit in a Nocturnal Mammal, the Aardvark

Shifting activity to cooler times of day buffers animals from increased heat and aridity under climate change. Conversely, when resources are limited, some nocturnal species become more diurnal, reducing energetic costs of keeping warm at night. Aardvarks (Orycteropus afer) are nocturnal, obligate a...

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Autores principales: Weyer, Nora Marie, Fuller, Andrea, Haw, Anna Jean, Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney, Mitchell, Duncan, Picker, Mike, Rey, Benjamin, Hetem, Robyn Sheila
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7358442/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32733261
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00637

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