Photos: Adorable Animals Keep Cool At NY Botanical Garden

Now that the worst of the heat wave seems to have passed, let's all take a moment to remember that we weren't the only ones sweating it out—our four-legged and two-winged friends were sweltering, too. Check out this gallery of some of the New York Botanical Garden's wildlife doing their darndest to chill out in the Bronx—did you know that birds can actually pant to keep cool? Whoa, nature. (And if you're a pet owner, here are some tips on how to keep your furry friends cool all summer.)