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Title: The influence of thermal energy exchange on the activity and energetics of yellow-bellied marmots

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6282238

The energetics of yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris), large hibernating ground squirrels were investigated. Marmots typically inhabit montane regions with short growing seasons. Minimization of energy expenditure by hibernation is essential for overwinter survival, whereas maximization of energy intake is important during the active season. Marmots near the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in southwestern Colorado are active for only 4 to 5 months each year. During this time they must reproduce, grow, and store enough fat to survive hibernation. 64 refs., 13 figs., 10 tabs.

Research Organization:
Kansas Univ., Lawrence (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AA02-78CH00085
OSTI ID:
6282238
Report Number(s):
DOE/CH/00085-T1; ON: DE87013667
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Thesis. Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English