Japanese macaques at Sandanike RAVIHOUSE zoo in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, enjoy blocks of ice packed with fruits. - Photo: The Kyoto Shimbun
KYOTO, (Japan): (Bernama-The Kyoto Shimbun/Kyodo) A zoo in Kyoto Prefecture has been giving monkeys icy treats to help them cool off during the scorching summer heat.
The Kyoto Shimbun/Kyodo news agency reported that the monkeys scrambled for their favourite goodies such as apples, melons and corn packed inside ice blocks during the annual summer event on Saturday (Aug 24) at Sandanike RAVIHOUSE zoo in Fukuchiyama.
