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1. I am a marsupial that can be found only in Australia and New Guinea. I lick my forearms and paws to cool down in hot weather. What animal am I?
2. I am a small nocturnal fox that lives in the Sahara desert. I am noted for my large pointed ears, which aid in dissipating heat during hot weather. What animal am I?
3. I am a species of bird that is synonymous with childbirth. I defecate on my legs to keep myself cool through the process of evaporative cooling. What animal am I?
4. I am a large mammal and humans use me for riding. My body is covered with sweat glands and I sweat profusely during hot weather to cool myself down. What animal am I?
5. I am a large herbivore that can only be found in America and Europe. During summer, I shed my thick winter fur and some birds use my fur to build their nests. What animal am I?
6. I am a species of bird that is most noted for my big and colorful beak. Charles Darwin suggested that I use my beak to attract mates, but in reality, I use my beak to keep myself cool. What animal am I?
7. I am a small burrowing mammal that is known for my dense fur and toughened skin. I live underground to escape the intense heat of the desert. What animal am I?
8. I am a small rodent that is known for my beautiful bushy tail, which I use as a sunshade. What animal am I?
9. I am a crawling mollusk that is associated with the habit of estivation (summer sleep). During hot weather, I would estivate by climbing up tall plants or man-made structures. What animal am I?
10. I am known as the ship of desert and I have long legs to keep the heat from the sand away from my body. I also have thick coat that insulates my body from the intense heat in the desert. What animal am I?
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