2008
DOI: 10.1002/mmnz.20010770207
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Adaptations to seasonality - a comparative view of energy expenditure during lactation in two ruminant species: European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon)

Abstract: Energy expenditure depends on resource availability (e.g. food, body reserves). Reproduction is a major energetic challenge for mammals living under highly variable seasonal conditions. Lactation represents the most energy demanding time in a female's annual cycle. To understand how important adaptations facilitating lactation are, we studied its energetic costs.Two ruminant species of similar size (about 25 kg body mass) were used in an investigation to learn more about their adaptations to seasonality: The E… Show more

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“…In such regions, the antler cycle and other life events (such as birth times, rutting season, etc.) are optimally timed and synchronized between individuals and populations (Lason et al, ). By contrast, in areas without seasonal changes such as the tropics there is no synchronization between individuals/populations and the antler cycle sometimes lasts longer than a year.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In such regions, the antler cycle and other life events (such as birth times, rutting season, etc.) are optimally timed and synchronized between individuals and populations (Lason et al, ). By contrast, in areas without seasonal changes such as the tropics there is no synchronization between individuals/populations and the antler cycle sometimes lasts longer than a year.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%