JOURNAL ARTICLE

Echidnas blow snot bubbles to cool down.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tamisiea, Jack 3 of 3

Abstract

To determine how echidnas beat the heat, researchers used an infrared camera to record wild short-beaked echidnas that live in nature reserves near Perth, Australia. The evaporation of mucus helps spiny anteaters survive in temperatures once thought lethal Short-beaked echidnas may be one of nature's strangest looking creatures. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2023/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:161402111
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