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Thermoregulation and Coexistence
Seemingly similar large mammals coexist by partitioning resources.
To avoid competition, each species has a unique niche, with different food, water, and safety requirements.
But an animal's need to maintain its body temperature may alter where and when it can use these resources. Does thermoregulation constrain coexistence?
THERMO-
REGULATORY
COSTS
How do the costs of thermoregulation vary between large mammal species?
TRADEOFFS
Does the need to thermoregulate constrain the way that animals navigate tradeoffs between food, water, and safety?
SCALE
How do tradeoffs between resources vary across space and time? How does habitat use accommodate for habitat selection?
BODY SIZE
What is the role of body size in mediating resource tradeoffs involving thermoregulation?
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