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Chinchilla | 06:10 Sun 17th Jul 2005 | Animals & Nature
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Do Chinchillas rely on theri ears to cool them down.
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Yes.  As they become warmer, the blood supply to the ears increases, allowing body heat to be lost through them.  It is not infallible, and extreme heat can still be dangerous. 

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