- Vasodilation: Warm-blooded animals can increase the flow of blood to their skin by dilating their blood vessels. This allows heat to be transferred from the body's core to the skin, where it can be released into the environment.
- Sweating: Warm-blooded animals can also cool down through the process of sweating. Sweat is produced by the sweat glands in the skin and is made up of water and salts. When sweat evaporates, it takes heat away from the body.
- Panting: Panting is a rapid, shallow breathing pattern that is often used by warm-blooded animals to cool down. Panting increases the flow of cool air over the lungs, which helps to remove heat from the body.
- Licking: Some animals use licking as a cooling mechanism. When saliva evaporates from the skin, it takes heat with it. This can be an effective way to cool down, especially in hot climates.
- Behavioral adaptations: Some animals use behavioral adaptations to help them stay cool. For example, some animals will seek out shade or water to cool down, or they may change their activity patterns to avoid the hottest parts of the day.