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Wider daily temperature ranges linked to stronger fevers in amphibians and reptiles

When amphibians and reptiles get an infection, they sometimes raise their body temperature above its usual level by moving to a warmer environment. This well-documented behavioral response is known as behavioral fever.

Phys.org ScienceNovember 13, 20261 min read
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Wider daily temperature ranges linked to stronger fevers in amphibians and reptiles

When amphibians and reptiles get an infection, they sometimes raise their body temperature above its usual level by moving to a warmer environment. This well-documented behavioral response is known as behavioral fever.

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