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12: Thermal Biology, Why we have Periods, and Stickers

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Exploring the Intricacies of Thermal Biology in Animals

The chapter delves into the world of thermal biology, discussing how animals regulate their body temperature through various mechanisms like endothermy and ectothermy. It explores unique adaptations in animals such as bears, birds, sloths, and naked mole rats, shedding light on their extraordinary thermal regulation capabilities. The conversation also touches on the impact of global warming on ecosystems and ventures into astrophysics theories related to thermal conditions for life on other planets.

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