..., thermoregulatory costs, probably to access subcutaneous fat stores. Hence, the observed normothermia in peripheral tissues of king penguins at sea, upon completion of a foraging bout, is likely explained by their nutritional needs: depositing free fatty acids (FFA) in subcutaneous tissues after profitable foraging...

... tank, probably reflecting perfusion changes required for the deposition of subcutaneous fat. Seabirds Heterothermia Subcutaneous fat Normothermia Fat storage Heat loss Marine endotherms living in cold water are confronted with potentially significant heat loss and high...

.... 24 10 2013 8 1 2014 © 2014. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd 2014 Nyctophilus gouldi Hibernation Normothermia Metabolism Torpor Energy is essential for all life processes and therefore its appropriate use and acquisition are crucial for animals. Measurements...