A toucan's beak has a rich supply of blood vessels running along its surface so the bird's bill is suited to act as a means of radiating heat to keep the core temperature of the body stable ...

Researchers say the toucan can use its beak to regulate its temperature. Thiago Filadelpho via Science. July 23, ... So they photographed the birds — which don't sweat — with heat-sensing cameras.

The toucan beak isn’t just beautiful, it’s also an adjustable thermal radiator that the bird uses to warm and cool itself. Researchers have discovered that the toucan can heat and cool its ...

After a band of degenerates chopped off the top beak of an innocent toucan, Costa Rica’s Animal Rescue Zoo Ave launched an Indiegogo campaign to save its life and give it an extreme makeover ...

NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to note that a toucan in Costa Rica that had part of its beak destroyed is getting a new one made from a 3-D printer.

These birds don’t just use their beaks for eating or survival; ... The Toco Toucan can adjust blood flow to its beak, essentially using it like a built-in air conditioner.

One of the most exciting birds to spot in Costa Rica is the toucan. With their huge colorful beaks and quirky personalities, they’re like something straight out of a cartoon. And yes, they ...