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Animals can be classified based on the specialized ways of temperature control they have. Here are the ways that endotherms deal with varying hot and cold environments.

According to the principles of thermal physics evaporation is a cooling process. Hence sweating is an important mechanism for keeping us cool in hot weather.

Dogs and cats can become over heated quickly and easily, if their temperature rises above the safe range, death will follow without prompt treatment.

The merits of scuba diving in cold water for those not quite sure they want to take the plunge!

More and more travelers are bringing their four legged family member along these days. And more resorts and hotels are welcoming dogs with special amenities just for them

Fun-in-the-sun, splash-in-the-pool, throw-one-on-the-barbie time can be dangerous for your pets unless you keep a watchful eye to make sure fun ensues.

Where water may not be readily available, desert mammals need to limit heat exposure and also water loss. Here are the ways animals use osmoregulation to cope with heat.

Dogs having fun in summer heat, just like dogs in parked cars, can become overheated, not realizing they are too hot until body temperature soars dangerously high.

Panting is quite normal in dogs, especially on hot days and after exercise. However, this method of cooling off may be abnormal under certain circumstances.

Most insects cannot fly until their body temperature approaches 100oF (38oC). Various behavioral and physiological methods of increasing temperature are used.

In harsh climates, desert mammals have evolved to cope with potential water loss and heat stress. Here are some of the ways animals use thermoregulation to deal with heat