An intra-population heterothermy continuum: notable repeatability of body temperature variation in food-deprived yellow-necked mice

Theoretical modelling predicts that the thermoregulatory strategies of endothermic animals range from those represented by thermal generalists to those characteristic for thermal specialists. While the generalists tolerate wide variations in body temperature (Tb), the specialists maintain Tb at a more constant level. The model has gained support from inter-specific comparisons relating to species and population levels. However, little is known...