Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave
Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.
Reported by 2 outlets — Al Jazeera, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓
Prague Zoo gave ice to its polar bears during a European heatwave. Keepers placed tonnes of ice in the bears' outdoor enclosure. The bears rolled and played in the ice to stay cool. Zoo officials said the ice also enriches the animals' lives.
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- What did Prague Zoo use to cool the polar bears?
- The zoo used tonnes of ice cubes.
- Why did the zoo give ice to the bears besides cooling?
- The ice also serves as enrichment for the bears' daily life.
- What temperature was forecast for the day?
- Forecasts predicted up to 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit).
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Al Jazeera gave a brief report focusing on the use of ice for relief. Seattle Times added more detail, including a zoo spokesperson's quote, the enrichment purpose, and the exact temperature forecast.
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Seattle Times includes a quote from zoo spokesperson Filip Mašek about enrichment and cooling.
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Seattle Times provides the specific temperature forecast of 38°C.
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