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 ...
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 ...
Summer heat waves are tough on people, plants and animals, and they can be even harder for animals that aren't adapted to high heat and humidity, like alpaca. HEIDI DIXON: My name is Heidi Dixon, and ...
In Scott County, farmers are working overtime to keep their animals safe from the heat. At a local free-range farm run by Sam Benson and Maggie Stafford, dozens of animals roam free. Stafford said ...
The impact of severe heat waves on livestock is creating new challenges for those trying to manage the animals stress; alpaca farmers have surprising new methods. Summer heat waves are tough on people ...