Parrots and Dogs are able to generate internal heat to maintain their body temperature in a coid environment. Parrots and Dogs are Endotherms. They generate most of the heat they need internally, when it's cold outside.
In a typical vertebrae there are 12 pairs of ribs. Each rib is a flattened bone with curvature. These ribs contributes to the wall of the thorax. The last 2 pairs of ribs are not connected with the sternum bone and it's associated cartilage. These ribs are called as the floating ribs. The floating ribs are attached with the vertebral column. These ribs are small and relatively delicate as compared to other pairs of ribs. These ribs include a cartilaginous tip.
