Staff at Rome's zoo took precautions to prevent the 1,200 animals living there from suffering heatstroke and dehydration.
They prepared giant ice cubes containing raw meat for the big cats, which include tigers, lions and leopards. Veterinary staff prepared smaller portions than usual and froze the meat with water.
Rome zoo cools animals with iced food during heatwave
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