Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control staff talk about how to care for pets in extreme heat, at their Millersville headquarters. Taryn Syck, Foster Care and Volunteer Co-Ordinator, gives Corn ...
As he walks briskly between lofted enclosures, the zookeeper looks for signs of heat stress in his winged charges: open-mouth breathing, tucking down into the shade too early or acting in ways ...
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 ...
Just as heat waves can strain the human body, they’re taking a growing toll on the world’s wildlife. Recent studies show that extreme heat and climate change have contributed to major declines in ...
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 ...
Wisconsin State Fair is welcoming farmers and their animals to the fair grounds for showcasing. A challenge they all face is the heat and humidity. Barns at the fair have plenty of fans to make sure ...
BILL AND JULIE THAT IS INTENSE. OKAY. THANKS, BILL. AND IT’S NOT JUST HUMANS THAT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE HEAT OVER AT THE HENRY DOORLY ZOO, THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS BRAVING THE HIGH TEMPS AND ...
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 ...
Extreme heat isn't just hard on humans, which is why the Phoenix zoo delivers ice to grateful animals to keep them healthy and happy. In Phoenix, daily high temperatures have hovered around 110 ...
OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — It’s Not Just Us Humans That Have to Deal With the Heat. Over at the Henry Doorly Zoo, there are thousands of animals braving the high temps and humidity. Those working at the ...