The Reindeer's Heat-Saving Nose
Reindeer recycle their warmth. On freezing mountain slopes, their noses recover some of the heat that would otherwise escape with each breath, reducing the energy needed to maintain body temperature. Fur gets excessive credit. Inside the snout, tightly folded structures called nasal turbinates provide a large surface where passing air exchanges heat and moisture with the tissue lining.The trick is...More
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