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A Hot Squirrel
Aug 27, 2022 - Concerned citizens of New York City need not worry if they see squirrels spread out flat in the shade.
The New York Parks Dept. let the public know via Twitter that this squirrelly behavior is not only normal for a hot squirrel, it has a name to it: "splooting".
By pressing their stomachs to cool surfaces in the shade in a spread eagle fashion, they can reduce their body heat. This is also known as "heat dumping".
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