Arctic bird turns down immune system to conserve energy in winter

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 15:40 in Biology & Nature

To survive the Arctic's frigid temperatures, animals must use their energy efficiently. According to a new study, one Arctic bird species, the Svalbard rock ptarmigan, utilizes a previously unknown energy-saving method.

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