Monkeys in Brazil Beat the Heat with Ice Pops during Rare Winter Heat Wave

Monkeys at a zoo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are being treated to fruit-flavored ice pops as a way to cool down during a rare winter heat wave. The ice pops are part of the monkeys' well-being program, providing thermal comfort and stimulating their behavioral need for foraging. Other animals, such as the lion and elephant, are also receiving special treats and measures to beat the heat, including spraying with water and mud baths. Abnormally high temperatures caused by global warming are increasing the risk of wildfires in Brazil.