Pooping, splooting, spitting: How wild animals beat the heat
As global temperatures rise, animals are forced to find solutions to combat overheating. Some already have smart tactics.
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As global temperatures rise, animals are forced to find solutions to combat overheating. Some already have smart tactics.
Animals, like humans, are greatly affected by the rising temperatures. Species that have evolved tactics to combat the heat are relying on those behaviors to try to keep cool.
Gray squirrels were once a rare breed mostly found in forests. Now they are abundant in the city's parks.
Squirrels around San Francisco have been spotted "splooting," leading residents to worry about their wellbeing.
If you see a squirrel splayed on its belly, you might be worried for the critter's welfare. But don't worry: It's just \