Validation of oesophagus temperature recording for detection of prey infestion of captive penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae)

Authors :: Ropert-Coudert, Y.
Baudat, J.
Kurita, M.
Bost, C.-A.
Kato, A.
Maho, Y. Le
Naito, Y.
Source :: Marine Biology. Dec, 2000, Vol. 137 Issue 5-6, p1105, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: The rate of food detection and the magnitude of temperature drops are higher in the oesophagus than in the stomach of captive penguins. Data indicate that the magnitude of temperature drops is positively correlated to the mass of a single, ingested prey.

Subjects :: Penguins -- Research
Animal feeding and feeds -- Analysis
Body temperature -- Influence
Ingestion -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences

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