Cold requires special care for animals at the Bauru Zoo During the low winter temperatures, the animals at the Bauru Zoo (SP) rely on a task force from the technical team to keep their bodies warm. Air conditioning set at 30°C, thermal plates, heaters and even extra hay lining are part of the care adopted to guarantee the well-being of the species most sensitive to the cold. ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp To ensure the well-being of the park's residents, the enclosures of various species undergo thermal adaptations. Reptiles, for example, require extra attention. "Reptiles are animals called ectotherms, which depend on the temperature of the environment to keep warm", explains the zoo manager, Daniel Contieri Rolim. Reptiles are animals called ectotherms, which depend on the temperature of the environment to keep warm Bauru Zoo/Disclosure Under the enclosure where the snakes and iguanas are kept, thermal plates, invisible to the public, help maintain the ideal temperature throughout the day. Behind the scenes of the serpentarium, ceramic and incandescent lamps work non-stop to heat the space, and the air conditioning is maintained at 30°C. READ ALSO From inhalation to 'brigadeiro' with medicine: Bauru Zoo shows care routine for elderly animals Jaguar, king vulture and cassowary: Bauru Zoo ends the year with new 'residents'; get to know the species 'Sou+Bauru': municipal zoo is a reference in breeding endangered species Another species that has a special refuge is the golden lion tamarin, which has heaters installed at the back of the enclosures and has a free passage to move between the external area and the warm shelter whenever they want. According to the zoo, this type of adaptation is necessary mainly for species originating in warmer regions, such as the Amazon. Animals such as the giant armadillo also receive extra hay bedding and heated houses. Golden lion tamarins have heaters installed at the back of the enclosures Bauru Zoo/Disclosure And who likes the cold? ??? In contrast to species that are not used to the cold, there are those that feel at home with the arrival of winter. Magellanic penguins, for example, take advantage of the cold water in the pool to swim and play even more, as they are biologically adapted to cold climates. Penguins do well in the cold water of the swimming pool, as they are adapted to cold climates Bauru Zoo/Disclosure The same goes for mallard ducks, which continue diving in the freezing lake. They have a natural layer of fat and waterproof feathers that prevent the cold from reaching their skin. “Temperatures that are either very high or very low can harm these animals, so we maintain their well-being for their health”, highlights the manager. Mallard ducks have a natural layer of fat and waterproof feathers that prevent the cold from reaching their skin TV TEM