Do Birds Sweat Like Other Mammals
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Birds do not sweat like mammals because they lack sweat glands; instead, they use methods like panting, gular fluttering.
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Their advanced respiratory system with air sacs and one-way airflow also aids in heat dissipation.
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This adaptation helps them manage the intense heat generated by flight.
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They extend their wings to expose unfeathered skin, allowing air to cool them.
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They move to cooler, shaded areas or wade in water, helping them lower body temperature.
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Some birds, like vultures, urinate on their legs, letting the moisture evaporate and cool their blood.
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Some birds have vascular skin that helps increase blood flow to bare skin areas, like legs and feet, helps radiate heat.
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Species like toucans use their large, vascular beaks as radiators to shed heat.
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