As the Earth gets hotter, humans aren’t the only ones worrying about staying cool. From the 100-degree summers of sub-Saharan Africa to the sticky humidity of South Florida, animals have learned to ...

Zoo staff implement shade, water, ice treats, and fans to cool 75 animals. Feeding schedules shift to mornings and evenings to avoid peak heat. Zookeepers monitor animals and coordinate with vets ...

In the United States, heat waves break out every summer. While people can jump in their pools, go to the beach, hit the lake, or engage in other activities that keep them cool, animals at zoos do not ...

HOUSTON — As the temperatures begin to climb in Houston, animals at the Houston Zoo have to find ways to keep their bodies cool. They can't do that on their own, so they get a little help. To enrich ...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - While we’re only in the beginning days of summer, the heat has already arrived. But it’s not just people who are feeling the high temperatures. The effects of heat waves ...

With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But keeping an animal the size of a small car cool ...

Temperatures soared above 113 degrees Fahrenheit in New Delhi, India, on Monday, and for the animals at National Zoological Park, popularly known as Delhi Zoo, that meant it was time to cool down.

Columbus Zoo staff employ various methods to keep animals cool during summer heat, including ice treats, shade and pools. An Animal Observations Program helps staff understand animal behavior and ...

Signs of heatstroke in pets include excessive panting, vomiting, disorientation and drooling, according to the American Kennel Club and American Animal Hospital Association. Pet owners should keep ...