Hibernation, Daily Torpor and Estivation in Mammals and Birds: Behavioral Aspects

Fritz Geiser

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Hibernation, Daily Torpor and Estivation in Mammals and Birds: Behavioral Aspects

Fritz Geiser

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Torpor is the most effective means of energy conservation available to mammals and birds. Torpor is often viewed as a state of utter inactivity devoid of any behavioral aspects. However, recent work has shown that even torpid individuals do express behaviors. Torpid mammals can move at low body temperatures from a torpor site into the sun to passively rewarm and minimize energy expenditure. Social torpor involves coordinated interaction among individuals, and some species even eat or mate while torpid. Behaviors expressed before the torpor season include selection of suitable hibernacula and storage or hoarding of appropriate and sufficient amounts of fuel.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior
Editors	Michael D Breed, Janice Moore
Place of Publication	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Publisher	Academic Press
Pages	77-83
Volume	2: G-P
Edition	1
ISBN (Print)	9780080453330, 0080453333
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-045337-8.00247-3
Publication status	Published - 2010

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Animal Physiological Ecology

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