Imagine that in one portion of their range, black widowbird numbers are declining due to the introduction of a non-native snake that eats their eggs and nestlings. In the summer, temperatures in the native range for black widowbirds are exceedingly hot. To cool themselves, the birds undergo a type of panting known as gular fluttering. This leads to evaporative water loss that cools the birds. This cooling is essential for __________.

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This cooling mechanism, gular fluttering, helps maintain the bird's internal body temperature despite external heat, which is essential for homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition, such as temperature regulation.

Imagine That in One Portion of Their Range, Black Widowbird