Book 33, Question 7 · Video
How does a mammal keep its body temperature steady?
Mammals make their own heat by turning food into energy. Most keep their bodies at a steady temperature, somewhere around 97 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. When they are cold, they shiver or fluff their fur. When they are hot, they pant, sweat, or find shade. A steady temperature lets mammals stay active in cold places and at night.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How does a mammal keep its body temperature steady?
The Big Idea
Mammals stay warm on cold days! And cool on hot days! How do they keep a steady temperature?
Making Heat
Step one: Making Heat. Mammals make their own heat by turning food into energy. Most keep their bodies at a steady temperature, around 97 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cold Tricks
Step two: Cold Tricks. When they're cold, they shiver or fluff their fur. Fluffed fur traps a layer of warm air.
Hot Tricks
Step three: Hot Tricks. When they're hot, they pant, sweat, or find shade. A steady temperature lets mammals stay active in cold places and at night.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Fuel. Warms. Cools. Cools.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Shivering is your muscles making heat. Most mammals stay around 97 to 102 degrees. Dogs pant to cool off. Mammals can be active at night.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Set a timer for one minute. Do jumping jacks. Notice how you feel warmer. Your body just turned food energy into heat. Rest and drink some water.
Outro
Mammals turn food into energy to make their own heat, keeping a steady temperature. When cold, they shiver or fluff fur, and when hot, they pant, sweat, or find shade, so they stay active in cold and at night. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!