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warm-blooded

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/ˈwɔrmˈblʌdɪd/
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describing an animal that is able to maintain a higher body temperature than its surroundings

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  • Mammals are warm-blooded animals that regulate their body temperature internally.
  • Birds, as warm-blooded creatures, are capable of maintaining a stable internal body temperature.
  • Humans, being warm-blooded mammals, have evolved sophisticated mechanisms for temperature regulation.
  • In cold weather, sparrows, warm-blooded birds, fluff up their feathers to create insulating layers for warmth.
  • Living in cold ocean environments, whales, warm-blooded mammals, maintain a constant body temperature.
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