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Beating The Heat Photos

Jim Lee sprays a cooling mist of water over Radar, a military macaw held by his girlfriend, Heathyr Ford, Monday, June 26, 2006, in Selah, Wash. Kayleigh, a yellow-and-gold macaw perches on Jim's shoulder. Though the temperature reached 100 degrees Monday, the couple wanted to take the birds out on one of their regular walks. Because of the heat and lack of humidity, the periodic cool-downs were necessary.

(Photo: AP Photo/Yakima Herald-Republic)