The tube at rush hour is not for the faint of heart - especially not during a heatwave.
But for sweaty commuters - and likely all other Brits who are struggling to keep cool as the mercury soars above 30C today in some areas - spare a thought for our furrier friends who might also not have access to aircon.
Zookeepers at Drusillas in Sussex have had to resort to unconventional ways to help stop their animals from overheating yesterday - the same afternoon an amber health alert was issued.
Frozen 'treats' on Popsicle sticks were created in efforts to keep animals cool on what was the hottest day of the year so far.
While animals cannot eat the same ice cream as humans can, they have special versions stacked with foods like peanuts, seeds, fresh herbs, and even herbal teas.
