If you're trying to beat the heat, there's always air conditioners, ice cream, and ceiling fans. Sometimes, animals have to get a bit creative.
A video surfaced this weekend of a moose in Anchorage, Alaska just chilling next to an oscillating sprinkler. According to the video's description the moose was "sprinkler hopping from yard to yard" before finally settling down, staying hydrated and getting in a nice soak.
Alaska is in the midst of a record heat wave, with temperatures hitting the 90s earlier this week. Not only is this a 30-year high, but normal temperatures this time of year in Anchorage usually range in the 60s, according to NOAA.
While that adorable moose might look refreshed, let this stand as a reminder that this is not normal. We should be keeping a close eye on how global warming trends affect our everyday lives.
Topics Animals
