China: Zookeepers make popsicles for animals to keep them cool during summer

In the sweltering summertime, zookeepers in China have made popsicles for animals in order to keep them cool and engaged. The pictures were shared by People's Daily China on its official Twitter handle. In the pictures, one can see a giraffe, a hippopotamus and a bunch of lemurs enjoying the delicious treat provided by the zookeepers. The hippopotamus was given a watermelon, while the giraffe was treated with a mixed-fruit frozen block. It’s all part of the zoo’s animal enrichment efforts. The post has received over 200 likes since it was shared early this morning. 

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The post is attracting a lot of reactions from netizens who have flooded the timeline with comments admiring the adorable pictures of the animals. 

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(Image Credit: @PDChina/Twitter)