Respiratory Water Loss

To the tune of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz"
Water loss through respiration
Is minimized by
Reduced frequency of breathing
And cooling of air that's expired
Water loss through respiration
Is minimized by
Reduced frequency of breathing
And cooling of air that's expired

Air at a higher temperature
Holds much more water vapour than cold air
As air leaves the lungs it is cooled
And water can return to
The animal's body

Water loss through respiration
Is minimized by
Reduced frequency of breathing
And cooling of air that's expired

Endotherms like mammals and birds
Have respiratory turbinates in their nose
These cartilaginous structures
Create a longer path for air
To travel so it cools

Water loss through respiration
Is minimized by
Reduced frequency of breathing
And cooling of air that's expired
More complex nasal passages
More respiratory turbinates
Less water loss