Chiang Mai Zoo braces for cold

CHIANG MAI, 14 Jan 2015 (NNT) - Chiang Mai Zoo deploys various methods to keep its animals warm, as the cold is relentlessly sweeping through the northern region of Thailand.

According to Chiang Mai Zoo Director Niphon Wichairat, the recent drop in temperature has affected several animals especially during the night time, leaving tropical animals in a most difficult time adjusting themselves to the unusually cold ‘winter’ in Thailand.

He said these animals include giraffes, zebra, elephants, and various reptiles such as snakes and turtles.

Director Niphon said that measures to fend off the cold the zoo is currently deploying is using spotlights, haystacks, and dried leaves, while giving vitamins to warm up the animals.

The supervisor also instructed all zookeepers to keep their eyes on the animals under their responsibilities. He however assured the public of his staff’s experience in dealing with the situation, saying that none of the animals at Chiang Mai Zoo would pass away from the harsh winter conditions.


-- NNT 2015-01-14

Winters in Australia can be much colder than in Chiang Mai but I have never heard of African and tropical animals in Australian zoos getting special protection from the cold.

Yet I dont doubt many animals do feel the cold, even far more than I do after being here long enough I should adapt..

In the uk we had an ex working farm dog, he never came inside until he was a real OAD.. Even tho he had a kennel he would sleep out in the snow..

Here we have a house dog, and at 6am hes actually shivery and cold, so happy if hes allowed to cuddle up for half hour to get warm first thing.. So much so my missus even has put those doggy coat things on him, which I would have called pure dumb, if I hadnt seen him shivering chilly... For absolute 100% hes feeling the cold.

I love this weather, sleep with the bedroom door open, its superb..