With the hottest weather of the year upon us, many people are torn between enjoying the sun and remaining indoors trying to keep cool in any way that they can.
But it's not just us humans who are affected by soaring temperatures, with the North East set to be hotter than Athens, Florida and Sao Paulo this week. And the Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging people not to let wildlife wilt in the 'extreme heat.'
As well as our beloved pets, the region's wild animals may need a bit of support during the hot weather, with natural sources of water such as streams and ponds starting to dry up. All wildlife needs drinking water during at this time, while birds and mammals also need it to remove dirt and grit from their fur and feathers: with both prone to suffering from heat stroke and over exertion.
