Siberian tigers frolic in snow at a park in NE China's Shenyang

The dipping temperatures in recent days have served as a gift to the over 100 Siberian tigers in the Guaipo Siberian Tiger Park in Shenyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province.

They have been taking advantage of the weather to play with snow on the ground or enjoy walks in forests, with some even huddling together around trees to keep themselves warm.

The zookeepers were also thoughtful enough to make additional arrangements to help the tigers enjoy an even cozier winter, with their diets and living conditions being improved.

"As it's cold in winter, we have added more meat to the tigers' diets, such as beef and pork, to help them resist the cold. As it's also wet in winter, we have also been putting dried straws on the outdoor enclosure on a regular basis, which can help protect the tigers from the cold and keep them warm," said Song Haishan, a zookeeper.

The zookeepers' work won the hearts of the Siberian tigers, and they were spotted lying casually on the straws while enjoying sunbathing.

(Cover: A Siberian tiger at the Siberian Tiger Park in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, January 6, 2023. /CFP)