KUALA LUMPUR: The extreme heat that is currently hitting several countries not only affects humans but also poses a risk to animals, which can suffer from heat stroke.
Former Zoo Negara assistant director Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Vellayan Subramaniam said, just like humans, heat stroke could prove fatal and cause damage to the internal organs of animals if not treated immediately.
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