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Rio's Zoo Attempts To Keep Animals Cool In Severe Heat

Description:With Rio de Janeiro having one of the hottest starts to a summer in recent memory, its residents are not the only ones struggling to cope with the heat. In the city's zoo, trainers are taking extra measures to make animals feel as comfortable as possible in the high temperatures. Rio's Zoo is the oldest in Brazil and it's comprised of more than 2,000 animals. There, with daily temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, the monkey's and chimp's menu favorite is Brazil’s traditional frozen ice crea (1:05)

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