A brief note on the sleeping habits of the giant anteater - Myrmecophaga tridactyla Linnaeus (Xenarthra, Myrmecophagidae)
The scientific literature on giant anteaters states that the animal sleeps with its tail folded over its body to conserve body temperature. However, observations of this species in natural habitats indicate variations in this behavior, depending on the ambient temperature.
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Main Authors: | Medri, Ísis Meri, Mourão, Guilherme |
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Format: | Artigo |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia
2017
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http://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/26385 |
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