Echidnas blow snot bubbles to stay cool

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Mycena Chlorophos

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For a long time, we've known echidnas can’t sweat, pant, or lick – actions other animals perform to keep their bodies cool.

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Yet these monotremes have impressive thermal tolerance.

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How they do it has perplexed the scientific community for years.

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Now, we finally know the answer...

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It turns out they stay cool by blowing mucus bubbles through their beak!

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