China: Horse Frees Itself by Untying Knot With Its Teeth in Xinjiang

On March 15, 2026, a video captured in Nileke County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, northwestern China, shows a chestnut horse tethered to a wooden post untying the knot with its teeth. The horse bit the rope from side to side, carefully loosening it with small, repeated movements, and freed itself in about 30 seconds.

China Post

China Post

Staff are sorting parcels at the Network Operations Center of the Postal Division of China Post Zaozhuang Branch, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on December 12, 2025.

China Post

China Post

Staff are sorting parcels at the Network Operations Center of the Postal Division of China Post Zaozhuang Branch, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on December 12, 2025.

China Post

China Post

Staff are sorting parcels at the Network Operations Center of the Postal Division of China Post Zaozhuang Branch, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on December 12, 2025.

China Post

China Post

Staff are sorting parcels at the Network Operations Center of the Postal Division of China Post Zaozhuang Branch, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on December 12, 2025.

Unmanned Express Delivery Vehicle

Unmanned Express Delivery Vehicle

HAI'AN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - A postal worker at a village post station is unloading mail from an unmanned express delivery vehicle in Changxiang Village, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 10, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Online Shopping Logistics Peak in China

Workers are working on the production line of the Network Operations Center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Handan Branch, Handan City, Hebei Province, China on November 5, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

Online Shopping Logistics Peak

FUYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 5, 2025 - Staff are sorting express packages on the assembly line of the mail processing center of China Post Group Co., Ltd. Anhui Fuyang Branch, China on November 5th, 2025.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued Chinese desert cat is seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued bharal grazes at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Two rescued vultures are seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued Tibetan gazelle is seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A staff member checks the status of a rescued Tibetan gazelle at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued bharal is seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Two rescued bharals rest at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Two rescued bharals rest at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued roe deer fawn grazes at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Three rescued bharals are seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - Citizens are carrying out post-disaster recovery and reconstruction work in the old urban area of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - The rescue team is carrying out post disaster reconstruction work in the old urban area of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - Rescue teams are carrying out silt removal work in the old urban area of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - The old urban area of Congjiang County after the flood in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - Armed police are conducting silt removal work in the old urban area of Congjiang County. Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - Citizens are carrying out post-disaster recovery and reconstruction work in the old urban area of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - Rescue teams are carrying out silt removal work in the old urban area of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - The rescue team is carrying out dredging and rescue work in the old urban area of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - The old urban area of Congjiang County after the flood in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - Citizens are carrying out post-disaster recovery and reconstruction work in the old urban area of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

Rural Unmanned Express Delivery Vehicles

Rural Unmanned Express Delivery Vehicles

HAIAN, CHINA - JUNE 17, 2025 - An unmanned delivery vehicle was parked at the post station in Xin Hai Village, Haian City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 17, 2025.

Rural Unmanned Express Delivery Vehicles

Rural Unmanned Express Delivery Vehicles

HAIAN, CHINA - JUNE 17, 2025 - An unmanned delivery vehicle was parked at the post station in Xin Hai Village, Haian City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 17, 2025.

Mountain Flood Disaster Prevention Drill in Neijiang

Mountain Flood Disaster Prevention Drill in Neijiang

NEIJIANG, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2025 - Sanitation workers are conducting post-disaster disinfection drills. Neijiang City, Sichuan Province, China on April 24, 2025.