Most of Australia's sheep rangelands are enclosed by a dingo-proof fence. Within these rangel... more Most of Australia's sheep rangelands are enclosed by a dingo-proof fence. Within these rangelands, where dingoes (Canis lupus dingo) are rare, red kangaroos (Macropus rufus) are considered to be food limited because their numbers respond to fluctuations in ...
Abstract In this study of body temperatures (T b) in free ranging dromedary camels, we found that... more Abstract In this study of body temperatures (T b) in free ranging dromedary camels, we found that bulls in rut start the days cooler. Daily minima during rut averaged 0.6 C lower than at other times (95% CI 0.27–0.94 C) and daily maxima averaged 0.45 C higher (95% CI− 0.01 to–0.91 C), increasing the daily T b cycle. Knut Schmidt-Nielsen described a similar pattern in captive dromedaries deprived of water in hot conditions, which he interpreted as a strategy to conserve water.
Most of Australia's sheep rangelands are enclosed by a dingo-proof fence. Within these rangel... more Most of Australia's sheep rangelands are enclosed by a dingo-proof fence. Within these rangelands, where dingoes (Canis lupus dingo) are rare, red kangaroos (Macropus rufus) are considered to be food limited because their numbers respond to fluctuations in ...
Abstract In this study of body temperatures (T b) in free ranging dromedary camels, we found that... more Abstract In this study of body temperatures (T b) in free ranging dromedary camels, we found that bulls in rut start the days cooler. Daily minima during rut averaged 0.6 C lower than at other times (95% CI 0.27–0.94 C) and daily maxima averaged 0.45 C higher (95% CI− 0.01 to–0.91 C), increasing the daily T b cycle. Knut Schmidt-Nielsen described a similar pattern in captive dromedaries deprived of water in hot conditions, which he interpreted as a strategy to conserve water.
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