”Blood popsicles” for jaguars in zoos ”snacks” for surviving in the scorching heat Texas, USA
日本はもちろん、世界各地で猛暑が続く中、驚きの光景が見られた
Amidst the intense heat not only in Japan, but also in other parts of the world, there was a surprising spectacle
In Houston, Texas, the highest temperature exceeded 37.8 degrees on the 2nd
Then, at the city zoo, the jaguar kept in captivity was given something big, red, and cold.
It was a ”blood popsicle”
動物園によると、このキャンディーは主に馬肉からのひき肉で作られているという
”According to the zoo, this candy is mainly made from minced meat from horse meat.”
Mixed with water, frozen and given to cats
”It’s not part of the staple food, so it doesn’t have basic nutrition, but it’s like an ice cream snack for us,” said a zookeeper.
動物たちは１年を通してこのアイスキャンディーを食べることが可能だが、夏場はより大きなサイズを用意するという
”Animals can eat these popsicles all year round, but larger sizes are said to be available in the summer.”
この担当者は「ジャガーは南米原産なので、高温多湿の環境には慣れている
The person in charge said, ”Since jaguars are native to South America, they are accustomed to hot and humid environments.”
However, it prefers the shade because exposure to sunlight exhausts its physical strength.
We have many ways for them to stay cool on a hot day like today.
The good thing about blood ice cream is that it cools down the bodies of the audience watching.”
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