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Young storks in the forests of Thailand have a very orig-
inal way of being protected from the heat. The mother and fa-
ther bring water in their bills and empty it on the babies
whose feathers have not yet grown. This cold shower makes
the babies comfortable for a while, but it is not enough. They

also need shade.
Again this need is met by the parents' self-sacrifice. They
spread open their wings to protect their young against the
strong rays of the sun.