Rectal temperatures were recorded for barren ground caribou during their first 100 days of life. The normal rectal temperature of caribou was found to be 39 ± 0.78 °C. Temperature elevations of 2.2 °C occurred as a result of activity. The practical implications of these observations are discussed.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
McEwan et al. (1965) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 2 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: