Wildlife Society Bulletin 32: 177-182 (2004)
Temperature inside nest-boxes of Little penguin
Ropert-Coudert Y, Cannell B, Kato A
In order to assess on the potential impact that artificial nest-boxes may have on the occupation rate or physical condition of adults and chicks of Little Penguins [Eudyptula minor], temperature was recorded continuously for 37 days simultaneously inside 7 nest-boxes, and in the surrounding bush. The temperature inside the boxes was always higher than that in the bush, the difference being greater around noon. Solar radiation caused the temperature inside of the boxes to increase. Temperature differences between outside and inside the boxes were smaller on windy and dry days. In order to avoid hyperthermic conditions, an improvement in the ventilation of nest-box is suggested here.
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