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Bath time - Just relax and enjoy a cool shower.

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Oh hello there - Diving for toys on a hot summer day.

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Full speed ahead - An exhilarating morning run to get ahead of the heat.

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Sprinkler - There's no complaining about the heat here.

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Cool down - A smart pup takes advantage of the living room fan.

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Slurp - A lion quenches his thirst at the watering hole.

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It's better with a friend - Playful tigers goof off in the river.

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Take a seat - When you have this much fur, it feels oh-so-good to cool off in a pool.

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Pig Island - Have you seen anything cuter than two pigs playing in the surf?

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Monkey trouble - Just monkeying around in the water.

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Ahhh...that feels good - There's nothing like a refreshing dip when it gets hot out.

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Peace and quiet - He has the river all to himself.

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Special treat - Ice cream is the best way to cool off.

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Hold on tight - Mom and baby go for a refreshing swim together.

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Bird bath - Splashing around in a backyard bird bath.

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Goof ball - There's nothing like being squirted with a cool splash of water on a hot day.

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City heat - A refreshing puddle on a hot day in the city.

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Refreshing lunch - Cooling off and grabbing a bite at the same time.

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Pull-ups - When it's hot out, you'll do anything for a drink of water.

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Give it a shake - Cooling off in the ocean requires a massive shake-off afterwards.

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Dew drop - Even the smallest of critters seek out a cool spot on a hot day.

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Hosing off - He appears to be laughing as he opens his mouth for the spray.

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Creativity - This orangutan gets creative when he can't find a shady spot.

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Ice block - An ice block is the perfect remedy for heat stroke.

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Thirsty - There's nothing more refreshing than a cold Coca-Cola on a hot day.

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Burnt out - She's ready for a nap after splashing around in the pool.

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Popsicle - The ice cream truck isn't just for humans.

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Upside-down dip - Getting ready to do the backstroke.

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Spray away - He couldn't be happier as he cools off.

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Shower time - A caring mama cools off her baby.

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Long reach - A long neck comes in handy for staying cool while munching on dinner.

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High five - A cheeky elephant enjoys an afternoon of swimming.

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Drink up - A sweet puppy drinks out of a makeshift bowl.

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Game time - A game of Frisbee in the sea keeps this doggo refreshed.

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Double dive - Catching dinner and fighting off the heat at the same time.

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Lay back and float - This bear spends a relaxing day in the river.

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Cool mist - The perfect spot to catch the mist from the river without having to jump in.

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Quick dip - A hummingbird flits down for a splash before heading off to find nectar.

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A quick sip - She prefers the stream to the trough.

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Peaceful swim - In the hot savanna, it can be hard to find a body of water deep enough for a swim.

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Drinking from the faucet - Cats are very creative when it comes to finding ways to cool off.

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Open wide - A quick squirt from his human's water bottle to beat the heat.

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You coming? - A water buffalo cruises through an algae-covered pond.

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Bird sip - This little guy takes advantage of the open tap for a quick drink.

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Hedgehog or dog? - A sneaky hedgehog steals a drink from the dog bowl.

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Head first -

The perfect perch for a refreshing dip.

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