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Daily Mirror
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Jeremiah Hassel

Animals are 'splooting' during recent US heatwaves to offload body heat - what it means

It's not just humans who are feeling the burn this week as sweltering temperatures scorch several parts of the US in a massive heat wave.

Animals are also struggling with the intense temperatures — and many don't have the luxury of air conditioning, which means they have to find other ways to cool down.

Thermometer readings have reached well into the 90s and 100s (around 32 to 40 degrees Celsius) in some regions, which can be dangerous for humans and many animals.

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