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(a) Peak energy intake of female small rodents, when not breeding (black), pregnant (red) and lactating (green). There was no significant elevation in intake during pregnancy, but intake during lactation was significantly elevated compared with both non-breeders and pregnant individuals. (b) Residual energy intake in lactation was significantly associated with litter size. Data from small rodents are given in table 1.
