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Zoos in East Asia implement emergency protocols as record heat waves sweep region

NPR | By Anthony Kuhn
Published August 6, 2026 at 4:42 AM EDT

Extreme heat waves sweeping across East Asia have forced zoos in South Korea and Japan to implement emergency cooling measures.

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Anthony Kuhn
Anthony Kuhn is NPR's correspondent based in Seoul, South Korea.
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