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Torpor-assisted migration: Regular use of shallow torpor reduces rest-phase energy expenditure for songbirds during migration

Leys RAC et al.
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Endothermy evolved independently in birds and mammals providing many fitness benefits but requiring substantial energy to maintain a stable body temperature. Many endotherms have evolved heterothermic strategies to cope with daily and seasonally cold weather and reduced food availability. Heterother
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