The thermal physiology of most birds and mammals is characterised by considerable spatial
and temporal variation in body temperature. Body temperature is, therefore, a key parameter …

In recent years researchers have discovered that bats play key roles in many ecosystems as
insect predators, seed dispersers, and pollinators. Bats also display astonishing ecological …

The last 'hibernation book'was published in 1982, nearly 40 years ago, so clearly an update
was needed. The options were a book written by a single author or an edited book written by …

Fire is increasingly being used in oak forests to promote oak regeneration, improve wildlife
habitat, and reduce hazardous fuel loads. Although recent research has begun to shed light …

Mammals are the so-called" pinnacle" group of vertebrates, successfully colonising virtually
all terrestrial environments as well as the air (bats) and sea (especially pinnipeds and …

Individuals of some species of bats roost in human-made structures despite the apparent
availability of natural roosts. We compared patterns of thermoregulation in relation to …

1. Most studies of the thermoregulatory ecology of bats have been limited to laboratory
experiments or studies of individuals roosting in artificial structures. 2. We investigated the …

A free-ranging maternity colony of big brown bats Eptesicus fuscus roosting in rock crevices
along the South Saskatchewan River in south-eastern Alberta, Canada, was studied to …

Studies examining the overwintering behaviors of North American hibernating bats are
limited to a handful of species. We deployed temperature-sensitive transmitters on four …

In mammals, reproduction, especially for females is energetically demanding. Therefore,
during the reproductive period females could potentially adjust patterns of thermoregulation …