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China: Raccoons Jump at Painted “Tree” in Adorable Zoo Moment

On November 16, 2025, at a zoo in Shandong, three raccoons were filmed repeatedly jumping at a wooden door painted with a tall tree, mistaking it for a real one. The trio bounced and scratched excitedly, amusing visitors with their energetic — and adorable — attempts.

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China: Chimp Returns Kiss From Visitor at Heilongjiang Zoo

On October 13, 2022, in Qiqihar, located in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, a heartwarming yet amusing scene unfolded at a zoo. A young woman leaned toward the glass enclosure and kissed a chimpanzee through the barrier. The chimp responded with excitement, pressing its lips to the same spot several times.

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China: Guangdong Cat Gets Head Stuck in Plastic Sleeve

In Guangdong, a curious cat got its head stuck in a plastic beverage sleeve awkwardly until its owner rescued it. The amusing clip reminded viewers to keep plastic waste away from pets.

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China: Loyal Dog Tries to Pull Owner Away From Giant Prayer Wheel

In Shangri-La, Yunnan, on November 7, a dog tried to pull its owner away from the massive Dukezong Great Prayer Wheel as he pushed it during a ritual, amusing onlookers who called it “the most considerate prayer companion.”

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China: Playful Tiger Tiptoes Before Startling Companion in Inner Mongolia

On October 25, 2025, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a playful moment between two tigers. One tiger crept up behind another with exaggerated, tiptoe-like steps before the resting tiger noticed and jumped up, leading to a brief, amusing chase.

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China: Mischievous Cat Shreds Paper Towels in Kitchen

In Liaoning, China, a mischievous cat shredded a roll of paper towels and jumped on the rice cooker, amusing online viewers.

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China: Mischievous Monkey Snatches Tourist’s Bracelet in Hubei

This is the amusing moment when a monkey snatched a tourist’s bracelet while she was feeding it at a scenic spot in Hubei, China, on October 3, 2025. After a few attempts using snacks as bait, the monkey finally released the bracelet, and the woman recovered it, smiling as onlookers laughed.

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China: Playful Dog Refuses to Leave Water in Hengyang

On September 27, 2025, in Hengyang, Hunan, a video captured an amusing moment when a Chinese grandmother tried to pull her Labrador out of the water, only for the playful dog to dash straight back into the river.

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Thailand: Two Monitor Lizards Hug in Bangkok

On September 4, 2025, a video captured two long-tailed monitor lizards standing on their hind legs and hugging on a Bangkok roadside, amusing passersby and viewers online.

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China: Farm-Style Traffic Jam as Sheep Circle Car in Ili, Xinjiang

A large flock of sheep circling a red car created a scene of amusing chaos on a remote grassland road in Ili, Xinjiang, on July 23. This video captures the comical moment as the vehicle was completely surrounded by hundreds of sheep, turning the quiet countryside into an unexpected traffic jam.

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20th Int'l Amusing Festival underway in St. Petersburg

STORY: 20th Int'l Amusing Festival underway in St. Petersburg SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival in St. Petersburg STORYLINE: The 20th International Amusing Festival kicked off on Monday in St. Petersburg with a cannon salute at the Peter and Paul Fortress. It was followed by a grand clown parade and various street shows near Nevsky Prospect. The festival has become a signature event of St. Petersburg, renowned for its contagious laughter and lively atmosphere. This year's festival will last 7 days, featuring fascinating theater and street performances by Russian and international troupes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-AMUSING FESTIVAL

(240401) -- ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIA), April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a clown parade during the 20th International Amusing Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 1, 2024. The 20th International Amusing Festival in St. Petersburg kicked off on Monday and will last for seven days. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-AMUSING FESTIVAL

(240401) -- ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIA), April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A clown performs during the 20th International Amusing Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 1, 2024. The 20th International Amusing Festival in St. Petersburg kicked off on Monday and will last for seven days. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-AMUSING FESTIVAL

(240401) -- ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIA), April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a clown parade during the 20th International Amusing Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 1, 2024. The 20th International Amusing Festival in St. Petersburg kicked off on Monday and will last for seven days. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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U2 singer Bono addresses TICAD in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - U2 singer Bono (C) addresses a plenary session of the 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development at a hotel in Yokohama on May 29, amusing Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) and former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L).

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U2 singer Bono addresses TICAD in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - U2 singer Bono (C) addresses a plenary session of the 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development at a hotel in Yokohama on May 29, amusing Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) and former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L). (Kyodo)

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Knitting and the Great Dane - Manchester Dog Show 1966

An old lady gets on with her knitting in a spare booth next to a competitor in the Manchester Dog Show, a fine and upstanding Great Dane, which towers above her. Photograph by Shirley Baker Date: 1966

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Sleeping at the Manchester Dog Show circa 1970

A man sharing his show booth with his pet Samoyed dog takes a nap and dreams of 'Best in Show' glory... Photograph by Shirley Baker Date: circa 1970

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Crossed legs at a Manchester Dog Show

A very amusing photograph of a Great Dane at the Manchester Dog Show of 1966 mirroring the cross-legged pose of the gentleman in plus fours in the next bay. Photograph by Shirley Baker Date: 1966