2023
DOI: 10.1093/conphys/coad068
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Temminck’s pangolins relax the precision of body temperature regulation when resources are scarce in a semi-arid environment

Wendy Panaino,
Francesca Parrini,
Peter R Kamerman
et al.

Abstract: Climate change is impacting mammals both directly (for example, through increased heat) and indirectly (for example, through altered food resources). Understanding the physiological and behavioural responses of mammals in already hot and dry environments to fluctuations in the climate and food availability allows for a better understanding of how they will cope with a rapidly changing climate. We measured the body temperature of seven Temminck’s pangolins (Smutsia temminckii) in the semi-arid Kalahari for peri… Show more

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“…Pangolins are largely water-independent (Pietersen et al, 2014). Nonetheless, water availability affects their prey (ants and termites) quality and availability, which indirectly affects Temminck's pangolin physiology and distribution (Painano, 2019). Hotter and drier climates will lead to mammals in general gaining more heat from the environment, which will result in increased water requirements (Fuller et al, 2021).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Pangolins are largely water-independent (Pietersen et al, 2014). Nonetheless, water availability affects their prey (ants and termites) quality and availability, which indirectly affects Temminck's pangolin physiology and distribution (Painano, 2019). Hotter and drier climates will lead to mammals in general gaining more heat from the environment, which will result in increased water requirements (Fuller et al, 2021).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%