BeeCycling has movedJul 5, 2023
Attention! I recently learned that the behaviour of lying flat out on the belly with arms and legs spread out that some animals do, often to cool off, by radiating heat into the cooler ground, is called "splooting." I personally have been calling it "going full rug", but I guess splooting is also hilarious. So here's a red panda splooting, in case you need a demonstration. #RedPanda
Show threadMaxilo OveritJul 5, 2023
@beecycling I saw two bluejays do this yesterday afternoon. Never seen that before. Wet bulb was nasty.
Show threadBeeCycling has movedJul 5, 2023
@aka_quant_noir No doubt we'll start seeing more animals do it. Which might look cute, but not a good sign. 😔 At least zoo animals and pets can be provided with aircon and plenty of shade. Wildlife has just got to learn to cope.
Show threadMaxilo Overit
@beecycling Yeah my friend was wondering when we'd start seeing birds fall from the sky from heat. But i know it's happening elsewhere already.
Jul 5, 2023 at 9:22pmWeb