A maned wolf named Luiza investigates a block of frozen fruit given as a treat amid the Summer heat at the BioParque do Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
A Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys as Brazil swelters.
The cold treats are part of the animals’ well-being program, providing thermal comfort. Some also have access to water tanks or air-conditioning to cool down.
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