While Humans Dig Out, Some Animals Actually Enjoy Snow
01/31/2011
Zoo animals have been enjoying a month full of snow days, particularly big cats that have adapted to the frigid temperatures. According to recent reports, tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo and Massachusetts’ Southwick Zoo have been frolicking in the snow and ice more than usual.
Read more at Discovery News.
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Gorgeous photos! Thank you Animal Planet.
Posted by: A.F. for Animal Planet | 01/31/2011 at 01:57 PM
Not surprising to see the tigers playing in the snow..esp if they are Siberian tigers, but didn't think lions would like the snow. Cool pics.
Posted by: vinny | 01/31/2011 at 05:32 PM
This is lovely. So wonderful to see them happy and having fun!
Posted by: WickedCats | 01/31/2011 at 08:21 PM
The lion (Luke) photo is from DC's Smithsonian National Zoo. Photo by Mehgan Murphy.
Posted by: HC | 01/31/2011 at 08:22 PM
That's adorable! And the lion photo is absolutely beautiful...He looks so peaceful! :)
Posted by: Linake | 01/31/2011 at 08:36 PM
The photo of the lion is absolutely beautiful..My goodness!
Posted by: Rita | 01/31/2011 at 09:56 PM
I have had the lion picture for over a year , It is not new , it is only added to make the story.
Posted by: Notusedupyet | 02/01/2011 at 05:32 AM
looooooove it thats adorible
Posted by: kimberly | 02/02/2011 at 11:44 PM
Awh! They are absolutely beautiful and the snow makes they look more adorable!
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