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 ...

When people get hot, we can strip off clothing and we sweat to cool down. But animals such as cats and dogs aren’t so lucky.

Zoo staff implement shade, water, ice treats, and fans to cool 75 animals. Feeding schedules shift to mornings and evenings to avoid peak heat. Zookeepers monitor animals and coordinate with vets ...

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 ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As temperatures fly into the hundreds this weekend, the heat won’t be tough on just people—it can also pose some risks to animals. The Lincoln Children’s Zoo said they’ve ...

If you happen to see an animal sprawled out at home, at a zoo or in the great outdoors, don't worry — they're more than likely fine. The thing is the animals are just like the rest of us — done. Done ...

HOUSTON — As the temperatures begin to climb in Houston, animals at the Houston Zoo have to find ways to keep their bodies cool. They can't do that on their own, so they get a little help. To enrich ...

PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The heat has 4-H participants at the Ottawa County Fair taking precautions to keep their animals cool. Participants like Kaylee Mazurek are spending additional time ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) – As temperatures slowly creep ...