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In our relaunched Conversation series, Frank van Breukelen tells us about the the common tenrec, which defies the physiology rule book by #hibernating at a body temperature of 28C while also being capable of being active with a body temperature of just 12C
#science #biology #zoology #comparativephysiology
https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/227/8/jeb247781/346529
Tenrec ecaudatus (the common tenrec) is a small mammal (250 g–2 kg) that is native to Madagascar and has been introduced to other islands in the Indian Ocean. Tenrecs dine on insects, small reptiles, amphibians and mammals in the wild, but also consume fruit and vegetation and are thought to hibernate for up to 8 months. However, unlike other hibernators, which periodically arouse from torpor during hibernation, tenrecs do not and are notoriously difficult to keep in captivity. Frank van Breukelen, custodian of the only known colony of captive tenrecs, tells Journal of Experimental Biology about these extraordinary creatures and the challenges that he has faced learning about their unconventional physiology and how to care for them.
@savebutterflies Another shot of the same #moth, in the same location. It hadn’t moved a millimetre.
I really need to give this #hibernation malarkey a go… 😴
Shot on #canon #EOS70D with 50mm lens and 12mm #ExtensionTube, #Godox #flash with diffuser.
#nature #naturephotography #wildlife #invertebrate #insect #lepidoptera #moths #HeraldMoth #hibernating #CountyDown #NorthernIreland @savebutterflies
A lone dew-covered #Herald #moth #hibernating in the #abandoned #GunpowderStore in the #woodland at #WWTCastleEspie.
Shot on #iPhoneXR using #HalideCamera app in #macro mode.
#nature #naturephotography #wildlife #invertebrate #insect #lepidoptera #moths #mothsmatter #dew #water #droplet #cold #dark #damp #WWT #CountyDown #NorthernIreland @savebutterflies @halide