Tortoises stay cozy in customized sweaters

(ECNS) -- A breeder at Yancheng Safari Park in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, has knitted special sweaters for the tortoises to keep them warm in winter.

There are various species of tortoise here, such as Indian star tortoises, African spurred tortoises, Hermann's tortoises, etc., said Zhang Ye, the breeder who knitted the sweaters.

The zoo has also taken other measures in stages to help animals survive the winter chill, such as preparing warmer rooms for them.