Nocturnal animals have evolved to survive in darkness. Hoffman’s two-toed sloths seldom need to come to the ground, instead feeding silently in trees, camouflaged by algae that grows in their fur.

Zoos across the country have a variety of ways they use to keep the animals cool during the hot months. During the June heat wave, hundreds of record highs were broken from the Plains to the East ...

HOUSTON — As the temperatures begin to climb in Houston, animals at the Houston Zoo have to find ways to keep their bodies cool. They can't do that on their own, so they get a little help. To ...

But some animals sploot — yes sploot — to cope. “ On hot days, squirrels keep cool by splooting (stretching out) on cool surfaces to reduce body heat,” according to the New York City's ...

Animals at ZooTampa at Lowry Park are feeling the rays from the Sunshine State in full force this year, and crews at the zoo are making sure everyone is staying fresh and cool.

Garrett said the zoo is also encouraging visitors to be mindful of the heat, drink water and take breaks in cool areas. Binghui Huang can be reached at 317-385-1595 and Bhuang@gannett.com ...

Animals How animals at the Houston Zoo beat the summer heat From Jaguars to otters, here is how the Houston Zoo's care team keeps the wildlife cool when the temperatures soar.