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Some animals rest in the summer.

Theba pisana on Foeniculum vulgare, Montbazin, Hérault 03.jpg
Theba pisana on Foeniculum vulgare, Montbazin, Hérault 03.jpg
They do this when it is hot. It also helps when it is dry. This keeps them safe and saves food. They can wake up fast. Do you like to rest when it is hot?

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