Zoo animals keep their cool as heat persists

Animals, especially those from polar regions, may have to rely on ice and air conditioning for a few more days as high temperatures could continue to affect southern areas of China.

On Tuesday, Liangliang, a giant panda, sat in a twin-room panda house at Hefei Wildlife Park awaiting breakfast.

The temperature had risen above 33C outside but remained at 24C indoors, thanks to two air conditioners installed in each of the rooms.