PhysOrg Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Research published in Biology Letters by scientists at Western Sydney University provides the first clear evidence that a species of perching bird (the passerines) can employ torpor—an energy-saving mechanism whereby the body temperature of an animal is temporarily reduced in a controlled way during resting. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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