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Prague zoo uses tons of ice to help animals beat the heat wave
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Prague Zoo used large amounts of ice to help animals cope with an intense heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C (100.4°F).
- Polar bears Aleut and Gregor particularly enjoyed rolling in ice cubes, which serve both to cool them down and enrich their environment.
- The zoo began providing ice to animals two years ago due to climate change and the rise in extreme heat days, initially planning to supply ice only in July and August.
- Unexpected early heat waves, including a record 41.9°C (107.4°F) in late June, prompted the zoo to adjust its ice provision schedule for future years.
- Other animals benefiting from ice include otters, elephants, parrots, and gorillas, with some species having access to shade, indoor areas, and pools to stay cool.
