
TY  - JOUR
A1  - MacMillen, R. E. 
A1  - Dawson, T. J. 
T1  - Energy and water metabolism of the Kowari, Dasyuroides byrnei (Marsupialia: Dasyuridae) , while resting and running.
JF  - Australian Mammalogy
JO  - Aust. Mammalogy
Y1  - 1986
VL  - 9
IS  - 2
SP  - 87
EP  - 95
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AM86013 
N2  - The Kowari (Dasyuroides byrnei) , a small desert-dwelling carnivorous/insectivorous marsupial, has rates of oxygen consumption (VO2) at rest close to those expected for a dasyurid of that size (111 g). At each ambient temperature tested (15, 25 and 33&#xb0; C) running VO2, was elevated above resting rates, with a direct relationship between VO2, and running speed. Rates of evaporative water loss (EWL) during running also were elevated above those while at rest , but not to the extent of VO2. We estimated that a foraging D. byrnei can offset evaporative water deficits by metabolic water production and that an insectivorous diet (metabolic plus preformed water) will readily provide all of the animal&apos;s water needs either at rest or while active on the surface at night. 
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