What is one way animals maintain homeostasis?

One key way animals maintain homeostasis is through **thermoregulation**, which is the process of regulating their body temperature. For example: - **Endotherms** (like mammals and birds) generate internal heat through metabolic processes and may use behaviors such as shivering to increase temperature or sweating and panting to cool down. - **Ectotherms** (such as reptiles and amphibians) rely on external heat sources. They might bask in the sun to raise their body temperature or seek shade and water to cool off when it gets too hot. By effectively managing their body temperature, animals ensure that their physiological processes operate efficiently, allowing them to survive and thrive in varying environmental conditions.