Open AccessGeographical variation in the standard physiology of brushtail possums (Trichosurus): implications for conservation translocations
Author(s) -
Christine E. Cooper,
Philip C. Withers,
Suzanne L. Munns,
Fritz Geiser,
William A. Buttemer
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
conservation physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2051-1434
DOI - 10.1093/conphys/coy042
Subject(s) - biology , brushtail possum , ecology , habitat , arid , mammal , zoology , marsupial
Brushtail possums have a wide geographical distribution. Possums from warmer, drier habitats have more frugal energy and water use and increased heat loss capacity at high temperatures. Consideration of geographical patterns in physiological attributes of source populations will likely improve the success and welfare outcomes of translocations.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom