As the cold snap continues, animals at BelfastZoo have been getting some help to keep warm (with the notable exception of the penguins)
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Of course, not all animals hate the cold and as the snow began to fall on Cave Hill on Tuesday, there was noticeable joy in the penguin enclosure. But, Alyn added, there's little chance of seeing one of the animals walking around wearing a duffle coat, gloves and a scarf."The clothes are not for them to wear - we don't encourage that - but when we come in in the morning some of the nests they build are 4ft deep," he added.Radiant panels are used to provide heat to the elephants
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