As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Monday, 12 February 2018

Geese reduce metabolic rate to cope with winter


New study shows heart rate and body temperature falls in the coldest conditions

Date:  February 1, 2018
Source:  Anglia Ruskin University

Summary:  New research shows that geese cope with the harsh winter climate by reducing their heart rate and body temperature.
     
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