Researchers make intriguing discovery after noticing strange birds panting like dogs: 'What we found was striking'

Researchers make intriguing discovery after noticing strange birds panting like dogs: 'What we found was striking'

A study in South Africa analyzed the helmeted guineafowl to discover how the iconic sub-Saharan bird manages extreme fluctuations in temperature.  This brightly colored bird with a bony head protrusion is uniquely evolved to thrive in an environment with both cold nights and blazing hot days, according to The Conversation.  However, even incredibly resilient species like the guineafowl could be put at risk by the overheating planet.  What's happ…