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Brown bears pant, which means they breathe with short, quick breaths. This helps circulate cool air over moist surfaces in the mouth.

What are brown bears doing as a result of panting?

maintaining internal water levels by releasing moisture
maintaining internal water levels by taking in moisture
maintaining body temperature by warming up
maintaining body temperature by cooling down

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maintaining body temperature by cooling down

Panting circulates cool air over moist surfaces in the mouth and throat, increasing evaporation and heat loss to lower body temperature.