Chongqing Daily client reporter Yang Niobium and trainee reporter Liu Yini
How can the animals in the zoo spend the summer smoothly with the high temperatures in recent days? On July 13, a reporter from Chongqing Daily came to Chongqing Zoo and saw that the zoo was doing a good job for the animals. Various heatstroke prevention and cooling measures have been prepared to allow these "little cuties" to enjoy a little coolness in the hot summer.
At 9 o'clock in the morning, in the panda pavilion, several naive pandas were playing in a small pool. After a while, the keeper brought several pots of prepared fruit "ice lumps" and placed them at the door of their cave. The pandas were all excited After hearing the news, we came to have a feast.
âČOn July 13, at Jiulongpo District Zoo, giant pandas hid in the "rainwater" created by the staff to cool down and cool down. Photographed by trainee reporter Liu Yini
On the other side, the pandas "Xingxing" and "Chenchen" were taking a shower. The two little babies were very obedient and sat in the corner quietly enjoying the coolness brought by the cold water. The panda bathing also attracted many tourists to watch. They all exclaimed, "So cute" and "So obedient".
âČOn the morning of July 13, in the panda hall of the zoo, the giant pandas hid in the "rainwater" created by the sprinkler facilities to cool off. Four pandas including "Xi Xi" and "Qing Qing" ate the watermelon fruit prepared by the keepers. Sweep away. Photo by trainee reporter Liu Yini
"The weather is hot now, so we basically have to give them a bath every day, otherwise it would be very hot in the summer when they are covered in fur!" the breeder said.
âČOn July 13, giant pandas were taking a "cold bath" at the Jiulongpo District Zoo. Photographed by trainee reporter Liu Yini
Tang Jiagui, chief of the Animal Management Section of Chongqing Zoo, said that since the beginning of summer, the zoo has attached great importance to the heatstroke prevention and cooling of animals, adding mung beans, watermelons, cucumbers and other feed varieties with heat-clearing and relieving functions, and purchasing them in advance. Disease prevention and heat stroke prevention drugs are added to animal feed or drinking water to prevent heat stroke in animals. At the same time, fruit "ice balls" are also made for animals to increase the cooling properties of the feed. Taking watermelon as an example, the animals in the park consume about one thousand kilograms every day.
âČRefreshing fruits and medicines prepared by the zoo. Photographed by trainee reporter Liu Yini
In the Tiger Pavilion, the Bengal white tiger "Fan Fan" was not afraid of the high temperature and took a leisurely walk in the grass. Before walking far, he jumped into the pool and played with a ball. The staff specially placed a large ice brick in the pool, and the temperature of the water dropped instantly. "Fan Fan" felt very comfortable soaking in it and did not want to go ashore for a long time.
âČOn July 13, at the Jiulongpo District Zoo, ice was added to the pool, and the Bengal white tiger Fanfan was taking a cold bath. Photo by trainee reporter Liu Yini
If you can eat comfortably, you must also live comfortably. Tang Jiagui said that for example, the panda pavilion is divided into an upper pavilion and a lower pavilion. The upper pavilion is a cave-style cage, and the temperature inside is basically maintained at about 27 degrees Celsius. However, the cages in the lower pavilion are relatively stuffy, so air conditioners are installed to cool the animals in time. Many other indoor pavilions are basically air-conditioned.
At the same time, this year the zoo also added new facilities and equipment such as sprinklers and sunshade nets to implement indoor cooling of the environment. "The spray equipment of the panda pavilion is right at the entrance of the cave. When the pandas go out, it is like walking through the 'Water Curtain Cave.'" Tang Jiagui said.
âČOn July 13, at Jiulongpo District Zoo, citizens were watching penguins eating. Photo by trainee reporter Liu Yini
There are also a group of animals from Africa in the zoo, and they are actually very afraid of heat. Tang Jiagui said that animals that are afraid of heat should not be exposed to direct sunlight. They should also be provided with shade, ventilation should be strengthened, drinking water should be ensured, and the temperature around the animals should be controlled at around 30 degrees Celsius.
During the high temperature in summer, the zoo will also put " high temperature fake " on the animals. "In summer, animals usually come out from 8 to 9 in the morning to eat some iced fruit and play with ice bricks. When the temperature rises, they have to go home and use the air conditioner." Tang Jiagui suggested that during the summer, citizens who want to see animals can do so. Choose to visit the park in the morning.
