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Question
Higher Order Thinking question
Go to a veterinary doctor (a doctor who treats animals). Discuss and find out the normal temperature of domestic animals and birds.
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Solution
- Dog – 38.9°C
- Horse – 38°C
- Rabbit – 38.3°C
- Cow – 38.6°C
- Cat – 39°C
- Goat- 39.7°C
- Pigeon – 44.1°C
- Crow – 40°C
- Duck – 40.7°C
- Karaknath – 41.8°C
- Parrot – 41°C
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