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Even An Orangutan Knows How To Cool Himself Off

This orangutan at Tokyo's Tama Zoo sure knows how to cool himself off. Faced with an 86 degree day, the primate grabbed a wash cloth, dipped it in water and wiped himself repeatedly.

Too bad he hasn't learned how to share with overheated little buddy who desperately wants in on the cooling action. [Discovery]

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