Tidbit Thursday

It’s Cool to be Cold-blooded

 

What does it mean to be an ectotherm?

And who is one-maybe a worm?

 

Our body temperature is not steady

In changing weather, we must be ready

When it’s warm we bask in the sun

Taking in heat so our systems can run

When it is cold outside, we slow way down

Some of us hide underground.

Cold blooded animals are we

Like a snake or a honeybee

We include the reptiles and fish

Amphibians and worms are on the list.

Adjusting our body temperature gets harder

As climate change goes farther and farther.

 

Learn more about us because we’re not just cold,

we’re pretty COOL!!!

Here are some articles about being cold-blooded, especially in a changing climate.

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170608-why-some-cold-blooded-animals-can-get-a-fever

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150216064832.htm

http://www.wildlife.org/cold-blooded-animals-will-have-global-warming-struggle/

Enjoy!

Peace,

Nature Mamaw

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