The process by which animals regulate their internal body temperature is known as thermoregulation. This essential physiological process helps maintain a stable core temperature essential for optimal metabolic function. Animals can be categorized asendothermic (warm-blooded), regulating their temperature internally through metabolic processes, or ectothermic (cold-blooded), relying on external environmental conditions. Mechanisms of thermoregulation include behavioral adaptations, such as seeking shade or basking in the sun, and physiological adjustments, like altering blood flow to the skin or activating heat-producing processes.