How do tree-kangaroos manage to cool down during hot or humid conditions, given they do not sweat?
Answer
They engage in behavioral thermoregulation by licking their forearms
Tree-kangaroos do not sweat for cooling; instead, they regulate heat by licking their forearms, which allows the moisture to evaporate and subsequently cool their bodies.
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