Table 1:
Physiological characteristic of the animals in each group.
| Weight (g) | Tb (°C) | Torpor Bouts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 564± 18 | 37.2± 0.2a | 0 |
| Fall | 645± 78 | 35.5± 0.3b | 0 |
| Winter (IBA) | 486± 28 | 36.1± 0.3b | ≥8 |
Data are presented as mean ± SEM. Values with different letters are statistically different from each other (p<0.05, Tukey HSD test). Sample size n=5 animals per season.