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1)  The RMR of N.ornata was significantly lower compared to G.gallus as expected. This suggest a hypometabolic strategy for the tinamou to conserve energy and reduce cardiac workload and stress in a hypoxic environment.
 
2)   Higher metabolic rate in high altitude G.gallus compared to low altitude Galliform species. Previous studies in some species provides with indications of elevated metabolism at altitude.


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