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The leatherback turtle keeps its body warmer than the water it swims in.

Why it is true

The leatherback turtle, the largest turtle in the world, has a layer of fat and a muscular system that generates heat. Thanks to this ability, called gigantothermy, it can swim in cold waters such as those of the North Atlantic without lowering its body temperature.

Source: NOAA

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