'Bloodsicles,' baths keep Philippine zoo animals cool as heatwave hits

A Bengal tiger licks a bloodsicle to cool off inside an animal enclosure at the Manila Zoo on April 30, 2024, amidst a heat wave. A Philippine zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country. Manila, Philippines—A Philippine zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country.

Preventing heat stroke, particularly among the big cats, was the “main priority,” zoo veterinarian Dave Vinas told Agence France Presse on Tuesday when the mercury hit 37 degrees Celsius in the city. “Like the tiny cats we have at home, they need to sleep at least 12-16 hours a day. But at this time, since it’s really hot they are swimming to relieve the heat from the body,” Vinas said.

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