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Using thermographic images, we found that southern elephant seals use their flippers as body heat controllers, regulating their temperature in response to ambient conditions, especially air temperature. The appearance of… Click to show full abstract
Using thermographic images, we found that southern elephant seals use their flippers as body heat controllers, regulating their temperature in response to ambient conditions, especially air temperature. The appearance of thermal windows, specific areas on the body showing higher temperatures, occurred preferentially when there was no wind.
Keywords:
temperature;
southern elephant;
elephant seals;
thermal windows;
appearance thermal
Journal Title: Conservation Physiology
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Conservation Physiology
Year Published: 2021
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