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Animals cool off with 'ice cream' at Rome zoo

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A strong heat wave hit Rome and as a result, keepers at the Biopark zoo gave frozen fruits to the animals to cool off.

Authorities issued "red alert" warnings, indicating the highest level of heat risk for 18 cities, including major tourist destinations Florence, Rome, Venice, and Verona. Photo: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/2.8.2018

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A bear entered the lake to cool off in the 38°C heat. Photo: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/2.8.2018

 

Cotton-top tamarins cool off with frozen fruit ice cream Photo: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/2.8.2018

 

Caretakers are providing the animals with frozen fruit to help alleviate the heat. Photo: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/2.8.2018

 

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Even though it is an animal from the tropics, the coati tries to cool off with its frozen snack. Photo: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/2.8.2018

 

A heat wave hit Italy with thermometers reaching 38°C in several parts of the country on Thursday (2). Animals at the Biopark zoo in Rome are receiving special treatment due to the intense heat wave. Photo: REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/2.8.2018

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