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Animals coping with scorching heat at zoo

Just like city dwellers, the animals are also struggling amid the scorching heat. At the National Zoo in Dhaka’s Mirpur, a spotted deer is seen resting under a tree, while a monkey enjoys splashing about in the pool inside its enclosure.

The scorching weather is leaving the animals in the National Zoo in Dhaka thirsty. Spotted deer can be seen frequently drinking from the water trough inside their enclosure in search of respite. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ov
The scorching weather is leaving the animals in the National Zoo in Dhaka thirsty. Spotted deer can be seen frequently drinking from the water trough inside their enclosure in search of respite. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ov
The scorching weather is leaving the animals in the National Zoo in Dhaka thirsty. Spotted deer can be seen frequently drinking from the water trough inside their enclosure in search of respite. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ov
The scorching weather is leaving the animals in the National Zoo in Dhaka thirsty. Spotted deer can be seen frequently drinking from the water trough inside their enclosure in search of respite. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ov
Amid the intense summer heat, spotted deer are avoiding the open fields and instead spending their time in the shade beneath the trees at Dhaka’s National Zoo. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Amid the intense summer heat, spotted deer are avoiding the open fields and instead spending their time in the shade beneath the trees at Dhaka’s National Zoo. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The space to cool down seems insufficient for the rhinoceros in comparison to its size. At Dhaka’s National Zoo, a rhino is seen partially submerged in a small muddy hole. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The space to cool down seems insufficient for the rhinoceros in comparison to its size. At Dhaka’s National Zoo, a rhino is seen partially submerged in a small muddy hole. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The space to cool down seems insufficient for the rhinoceros in comparison to its size. At Dhaka’s National Zoo, a rhino is seen partially submerged in a small muddy hole. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The space to cool down seems insufficient for the rhinoceros in comparison to its size. At Dhaka’s National Zoo, a rhino is seen partially submerged in a small muddy hole. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Of all the animals at the National Zoo in Dhaka’s Mirpur, the otters seem to be the most comfortable in the heat. These semi-aquatic creatures spend their days swimming leisurely in their enclosure’s pool and munching on fish. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Of all the animals at the National Zoo in Dhaka’s Mirpur, the otters seem to be the most comfortable in the heat. These semi-aquatic creatures spend their days swimming leisurely in their enclosure’s pool and munching on fish. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Of all the animals at the National Zoo in Dhaka’s Mirpur, the otters seem to be the most comfortable in the heat. These semi-aquatic creatures spend their days swimming leisurely in their enclosure’s pool and munching on fish. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Of all the animals at the National Zoo in Dhaka’s Mirpur, the otters seem to be the most comfortable in the heat. These semi-aquatic creatures spend their days swimming leisurely in their enclosure’s pool and munching on fish. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Exhausted from the heat at the National Zoo in Dhaka, a monkey tries to cool off by swimming repeatedly in the pool inside its enclosure. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Exhausted from the heat at the National Zoo in Dhaka, a monkey tries to cool off by swimming repeatedly in the pool inside its enclosure. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Exhausted from the heat at the National Zoo in Dhaka, a monkey tries to cool off by swimming repeatedly in the pool inside its enclosure. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Exhausted from the heat at the National Zoo in Dhaka, a monkey tries to cool off by swimming repeatedly in the pool inside its enclosure. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 14 May 2025, 03:41 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:53 PM

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