The science of splooting — an adorable way animals beat heat

The science of splooting — an adorable way animals beat heat

ByAndrea Rainone•

4 hours ago

Updated: June 26, 2026, 1:27 pm EDTPublished: June 26, 2026, 12:05 pm EDT

Oh, so cute! But why is my dog lying like that? As temperatures soar, finding creative ways to cool down is in their nature — and “splooting” is just that.

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