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What are certain organisms’ normal body temperatures? |
Normal body temperature is the acceptable temperature for an animal—whether human or not. The following chart lists normal body temperatures for a variety of organisms—both ectotherms (can raise and maintain a steady body temperature) and endotherms (can raise but not maintain a steady body temperature)—including humans:
Animal |
Normal Temperature °F |
Normal Temperature °C |
Human (endotherm) |
98.6 |
37 |
Cat (endotherm) |
101.5 |
38.5 |
Dog (endotherm) |
102 |
38.9 |
Cow (endotherm) |
101 |
38.3 |
Mare (endotherm) |
100 |
37.8 |
Pig (endotherm) |
102.5 |
39.2 |
Goat (endotherm) |
102.3 |
39.1 |
Rabbit (endotherm) |
103.1 |
39.5 |
Sheep (endotherm) |
102.3 |
39.1 |
Pigeon (endotherm) |
106.6 |
41 |
Lizard (ectotherm) |
87.8–95 |
31–35 |
Salmon (ectotherm) |
41–62.6 |
5–17 |
Rainbow trout (ectotherm) |
53.6–64.4 |
12–18 |
Rattlesnake(ectotherm) |
59–98.6 |
15–37 |
Grasshopper(ectotherm) |
101.5–108 |
38.6–42.2 |