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For most of us it's been too hot to handle – but some members of the animal kingdom found superb workarounds.
It’s not just us humans who are feeling the effects of the summer heatwave - the animal kingdom has been having fun keeping cool, from bears taking a swim to tigers munching on some icy treats. With temperatures this year set to be record-breaking, the RSPCA has urged pet owners to take extra care in the heat to make sure their furry friends have plenty of water and shade.
The birth of a critically-endangered West African chimpanzee caught visitors by surprise at Chester Zoo. The new baby, a female which is yet to be named, is in good health has been labelled a ‘vital boost’ to the conservation breeding programme for the rare apes by conservationists.
Smile and wave boys. Smile and wave. 🐧👋
The dolphins were spotted and filmed off the coast of southern California. The boat owner estimated more than 100 dolphins were there.
Happy Friday to you. and you. and you.
Taxi for one (tiny bird) 🚕
Take a paws from your day to celebrate the end of the week with ALL of the dogs (and a couple of cats) 🐾
Our roundup of this week’s good news, featuring wolf puppies, plants taking selfies, travelling rhinos, and a man whose dementia didn’t stop him playing a piano piece he had composed over 30 years ago.
“Some penguins are gay. Get over it.” 🐧💅