The role of energy availability in mammalian hibernation: a cost-benefit approach

MM Humphries, DW Thomas… - Physiological and …, 2003 - journals.uchicago.edu
Hibernation is widely regarded as an adaptation to seasonal energy shortage, but the actual
influence of energy availability on hibernation patterns is rarely considered. Here we review …

Sex differences in the thermoregulation and evaporative water loss of a heterothermic bat, Lasiurus cinereus, during its spring migration

PM Cryan, BO Wolf - Journal of Experimental Biology, 2003 - journals.biologists.com
This study quantifies sex differences in thermoregulation and water loss of a small (20-35 g)
insectivorous heterothermic mammal, the hoary bat Lasiurus cinereus, during its spring …

Population dynamics of the pipistrelle bat: effects of sex, age and winter weather on seasonal survival

T Sendor, M Simon - Journal of Animal Ecology, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Summary 1 Life‐history theory assumes increased mortality at certain stages such as
hibernation. However, seasonal variation of survival rates of hibernating mammals has …

[PDF][PDF] Natuurrapport 2003

M Dumortier, L De Bruyn, J Peymen… - Toestand van de …, 2003 - pureportal.inbo.be
Het beleid heeft nood aan cijfers. Dit zijn bij voorkeur eenvoudige indicatoren, die de
toestand van de natuur aangeven en de resultaten van de geleverde inspanningen …

[PDF][PDF] Species Assessment FOR Townsend'S Big-EARED Bat (Corynorhinus [= Plecotus] TOWNSENDII) In Wyoming

R Smith - 2003 - uwyo.edu
The western subspecies of Corynorhinus, C. townsendii pallescens and C. t. townsendii are
not currently federally listed or candidate species throughout their range. Two eastern …