Dog Days
Pride of Lazy Lions
This lion knows not to exert himself too much in the heat. He is, after all, the king of the jungle. And he wants you to know it with his tremendous roar. As long as he doesn't have to get up. Lying in the dirt in the shade is all he can manage to do right now.
No Break for Bonobo Mama
This bonobo mom has a lot going on. She's trying to eat. Care for her baby. And if only she could get that blanket down, maybe she could have some shade. You can just feel her frustration. It's all over her face. Man, can I relate!
Take a Nap
One of the best ways to beat the heat is to sleep through it and be awake during the cooler hours of the early morning and evening. Or nighttime. This Colobus monkey just cannot with the heat and has decided taking a nap is the way to go. It's simply too hot to do anything else.
Snuggle With Your Sweetie
Napping in the sun would not be my preferred way of beating the heat. But if you're going to do it, why not snuggle with your sweetie? These giant otters decided to take a break from swimming and cuddle up to sleep off the hottest part of the day together. They must not give off as much body heat as my husband.
No Sun for Mama Gorilla and Baby
This gorilla mother has had her breakfast, nursed her infant, and has decided it is time to relax in the shade. She's kicking back in a hammock, but her expression says she is not entirely relaxed. I mean; we all know it's not a good idea to wear black in the sun and heat. And fur? Forget about it!
Dark Shade, Cold Stone, Cool Glass
This tiger knows to relax and sleep during the heat of the day. He's in the shade, on cool stone, and up against glass that is air-conditioned from the other side. He's figured out the best way to sleep during the heat of the day. Or has he?
