Precious animals eat icy treats to stay cool in the summer

 By 
Elizabeth Pierson
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Precious animals eat icy treats to stay cool in the summer
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Humans can reach for a popsicle or Mister Softee cone when the summer heat turns sweltering.

But our beloved animal friends aren't as lucky. Though most animals are born with unique natural cooling mechanisms - elephants can radiate heat from their ears and toads go into a state of dormancy to avoid overheating or drying out - some still rely on human help to cool down. Enjoy that popsicle, chimpanzee!

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