During a heatwave in Nanjing City of E China's Jiangsu Province on July 28, 2019, macaques at Hongshan Zoo chose to jump into the water to try to beat the heat. This rekindled their enthusiasm for playing.
A macaque baby swims beside its mother on a bamboo raft. /VCG Photo
"Cool!" /VCG Photo
Macaques relax in water. /VCG Photo
Macaques in playful mood. /VCG Photo
"Preparation for swimming is essential to avoid cramp." /VCG Photo
There are currently 23 known species of macaque in Asia, North Africa and Gibraltar. They are quite clever animals that know how to make full use of the environment for a better life. Macaques in Japan share hot springs with humans in winter.
(Cover image via VCG.)
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