How the Desert Oryx Stops Its Brain From Frying

Name: How the Desert Oryx Stops Its Brain From Frying
Uploaded: 2018-09-12
Duration: 95179
Description: How does the desert-dwelling oryx survive a body temperature that would kill other mammals? The answer lies in a panting mechanism that lowers the temperature of the blood in its head.

How does the desert-dwelling oryx survive a body temperature that would kill other mammals? The answer lies in a panting mechanism that lowers the temperature of the blood in its head. (01:35)

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