How Do Koalas Stay Cool? Animal Science for Kids

Jessi from SciShow Kids explains how different animals, including humans, dogs, and koalas, have unique ways to stay cool. Humans sweat to cool down, while dogs pant and lick their noses. Koalas, unable to sweat or pant, hug trees to cool off, as trees are cooler than the surrounding air.

What is one way that humans cool down when they get hot?

How do dogs keep cool if they cannot sweat like humans?

Why is it difficult for koalas to drink water in their environment?

What unique method do koalas use to cool themselves down?

What did scientists discover about the temperature of trees compared to the air?