Eli5: How does wagyu fat not melt inside the cows while they are alive?

Question

Wagyu beef marbling fat melts at room temperature 77°F/25°C while preparing. So how does that fat stay solid inside the cows while they are alive? Especially during the hot Japanese Summer.

In: Biology

Answer 1

Fat is not solid inside the body. Otherwise you wouldn’t be able to move your body around freely.