Lion prey tends to feed when hunters are resting, which means when the sun is at its highest. A rise in temperature affects the behaviour of the animals living in these hot areas.
Being thin, having black patches on light-coloured fur, hyperventilating and licking itself regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most effective tricks to cope with its scorching environment.
Many species that live in extreme places slow down their cycles of reproduction and breeding. Wild dogs speed up the process by several weeks to avoid having to expose their pups to the dangers of heat.
Stephen Hughes
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Álvaro Mendoza
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