Conditions influencing the appearance of thermal windows and the distribution of surface temperature in hauled-out southern elephant seals
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DOI: 10.1093/conphys/coaa141
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… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; southern elephant; elephant seals; thermal windows ... See more keywords