Dehradun, May 18 -- With the northern parts of the country, including Delhi and Dehradun, witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, the Dehradun Zoo has intensified efforts to protect animals from the prevailing heatwave by introducing special cooling and care arrangements across its premises.

The zoo authorities have implemented a range of measures to ensure the comfort and safety of animals, including the operation of fountains, covering of enclosures with tarpaulins to shield animals from direct sunlight, and regular water spraying to maintain a cooling effect and humidity levels inside the enclosures.

According to Dehradun Zoo Range Officer Mohan Singh Rawat, the steps have been taken keeping in mind the vulnerability of animals duri...