Huddling nest use are the optimal strategies for heat conservation in a social marsupial: lessons from biophysical models.
R. F. Nespolo, I. Pena, C. Mejias, A. Nunque, T. Altamirano, F. F. Bozinovic
This study uses biophysical models to show that communal nesting in Dromiciops gliroides minimizes energy costs for thermoregulation, supporting the idea that sociality is driven by energy conservation benefits.
bioRxiv · May 29, 2022 · PreprintPhysiology