Science Graphic of the Week: Adorable Chart Shows Why Koalas Hug Trees

When things get hot, many mammals use their body’s moisture to cool off. Humans sweat, dogs pant, and koalas lick their adorable arms and legs and cool off as the moisture evaporates. This is a great strategy, at least until it really starts to swelter on the drought-prone west coast of Australia. So, on the […]

















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