The Fact a Day – #15 – How Do Vultures Keep Cool When Its Hot Outside?

Fact #15

Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Birds of Prey! Mr. Toes teaches us about how vultures have evolved a unique and…smelly way to keep cool during the hot summer months.

The Fact a Day:
Did you know that…When vultures get hot, they often urinate (pee) on their own legs. The evaporating liquid cools them down & lowers their body temperature.

Fact Reference:

1. https://centerofthewest.org/
2. https://www.wildrepublic.com/

Joke Reference:

1. Billy Madison – Everyone has peed their pants at least once! Billy Madison shows us how to help someone who might be embarrassed about something that is perfectly normal by lending a hand and standing up with them :)
   1. https://youtu.be/FElfV-2H5vU
2. Miles Davis – Known as one of the coolest, and most influential figures in Jazz history.
   1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Davis
   2. https://www.huffpost.com/