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POLAR BEAR

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), male at the Andrée Monument on Vitön, Svalbard. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), males. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), a mother with cub on a snowy beach in Svalbard. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), young male. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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POLAR BEAR

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), young male. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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WALRUS

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), female. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus). Odobenus rosmarus (Linnaeus, 1758) Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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ARCTIC FOX

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus). Vulpes lagopus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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Japan: Woman Uses Comb Sound to Captivate Dolphins at Osaka Aquarium

On October 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, the video captured a young Chinese woman gently brushing a fine-toothed comb near the dolphin pool. Drawn to the unusual sound, two dolphins swam over, curiously hovering near the glass and following the movement of the comb. The woman laughed as she continued making the sound, creating a charming interaction between human and marine life that delighted visitors watching nearby.

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LEOPARD

Leopard (Panthera pardus). African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus). Panthera pardus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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LEOPARD

Leopard (Panthera pardus). African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus). Panthera pardus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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TOPI

Topi (Damaliscus lunatus). Damaliscus lunatus Matschie, 1892Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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LEOPARD

Leopard (Panthera pardus). African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus). Panthera pardus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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LION

Lion (Panthera leo), female. Lion (Panthera leo). Panthera leo Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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Australian expert warns of looming extinction risk facing platypus

STORY: Australian expert warns of looming extinction risk facing platypus SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the platypus in Australia (credit: Platypus Conservation Initiative, UNSW - Sydney) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GILAD BINO, Researcher of Centre for Ecosystem Science, UNSW and member of Platypus Conservation Initiative, UNSW 3. various of the platypus in Australia (credit: Platypus Conservation Initiative, UNSW - Sydney) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GILAD BINO, Researcher of Centre for Ecosystem Science, UNSW and member of Platypus Conservation Initiative, UNSW STORYLINE: An Australian researcher has warned of looming extinction risk facing platypus, one of the most exotic mammals in Earth's evolutionary history. Gilad Bino, a researcher of the Center for Ecosystem Science, the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, is also a member of the Platypus Conservation Initiative. He has studied the

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Artists in Namibia use art to promote marine conservation

STORY: Artists in Namibia use art to promote marine conservation SHOOTING TIME: May 6-7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: LUDERITZ, Namibia CATEGORY: ART/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of artists painting on walls in the coastal town of Luderitz 2. various of artists by the sea 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PAULUS AMAKALI, Artist 4. various of artworks by local artists STORYLINE: In southern Namibia, artists are using the power of art to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of the African nation's marine life along the Atlantic Ocean. The "Waves of Change" initiative seeks to draw attention to the significant threat that pollution poses within the Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA). Spanning 9,500 square kilometers, NIMPA is home to a rich marine biodiversity, supporting populations of seabirds, marine mammals and marine industries. Despite being Africa's second-largest marine protected area, NIMPA faces challenges from pollution, climate change and unde

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240410) -- BEIJING, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popu

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popula

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows spotted seals resting on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annual

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popula

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows spotted seals resting on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annual

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popula

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popula

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popula

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popula

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A spotted seal is seen in waters of Sandaogou in Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statis

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A spotted seal is seen in waters of Sandaogou in Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statis

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CHINA-LIAONING-PANJIN-LIAODONG BAY-SPOTTED SEAL (CN)

(240409) -- PANJIN, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spotted seals rest on mudflat of Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 9, 2024. As temperature rises, spotted seals inhabiting the Liaodong Bay in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, are entering their active period. Liaodong Bay, which is situated at the northernmost end of the ice-covered area in Chinese waters, represents the southernmost breeding area among the eight breeding zones for spotted seals worldwide. Designated as a national first-level protected wildlife species, spotted seals are the only pinniped marine mammals that breed in Chinese waters. In recent years, Panjin City has committed to preserving the ecological balance of its coastal areas, restoring 85,900 mu (approximately 5,727 hectares) of coastal wetlands and adding 17.6 kilometers of natural coastline. These efforts have created favorable breeding and habitat conditions for spotted seals migrating to the area annually. According to statistics, the popula

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a giraffe at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a crocodile at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a blue monkey at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows zebras at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows rhinos at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a giraffe at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows an ostrich at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows zebras at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows guinea fowls at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows an impala at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a warthog and an impala at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NATIONAL PARK-ANIMALS

(231016) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows Egyptian geese at Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi National Park, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the city center, is a habitat for varied wildlife population. Established in 1946, this park is home to nearly 100 species of mammals and over 500 species of birds (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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GREECE-ATHENS-RED PANDA-NAMING

(230927) -- ATHENS, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 25, 2023 shows a three-month-old red panda in the Attica Zoological Park in Athens, Greece. A red panda born three months ago in Greece is waiting to be named. The Attica Zoological Park, in a suburb of Greece's capital, launched a poll on social media on Tuesday, asking the public to pick a name for her, Antonis Balas, head keeper of mammals, told Xinhua on Wednesday. Animal lovers have until Sept. 29 to vote for one of the suggested names: Mai, Aiko Nami or Ban. The red panda, native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Fewer than 10,000 red pandas are estimated to remain in the wild. This is why the Greek zoo was very happy with the success of the breeding attempt. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-RED PANDA-NAMING

(230927) -- ATHENS, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 25, 2023 shows a three-month-old red panda in the Attica Zoological Park in Athens, Greece. A red panda born three months ago in Greece is waiting to be named. The Attica Zoological Park, in a suburb of Greece's capital, launched a poll on social media on Tuesday, asking the public to pick a name for her, Antonis Balas, head keeper of mammals, told Xinhua on Wednesday. Animal lovers have until Sept. 29 to vote for one of the suggested names: Mai, Aiko Nami or Ban. The red panda, native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Fewer than 10,000 red pandas are estimated to remain in the wild. This is why the Greek zoo was very happy with the success of the breeding attempt. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-RED PANDA-NAMING

(230927) -- ATHENS, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 25, 2023 shows a three-month-old red panda (R) with its mother in the Attica Zoological Park in Athens, Greece. A red panda born three months ago in Greece is waiting to be named. The Attica Zoological Park, in a suburb of Greece's capital, launched a poll on social media on Tuesday, asking the public to pick a name for her, Antonis Balas, head keeper of mammals, told Xinhua on Wednesday. Animal lovers have until Sept. 29 to vote for one of the suggested names: Mai, Aiko Nami or Ban. The red panda, native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Fewer than 10,000 red pandas are estimated to remain in the wild. This is why the Greek zoo was very happy with the success of the breeding attempt. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Australia's largest kiteflying festival marks 45th anniversary

STORY: Australia's largest kiteflying festival marks 45th anniversary DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Festival of the Winds STORYLINE: Waving farewell to a chill winter and welcoming a new spring, the Festival of the Winds returned to Australia's Sydney just in time on Sunday, with innumerable visitors descending on the crescent-shaped Bondi Beach and lost in the allure of kites filling a cloudless azure sky. Here at Australia's largest kiteflying carnival, a collection of sea life, such as humpback whales, manta rays, and octopus, were floating side-by-side on the stable breeze along with mammals like zebras and husky dogs. Penguins no longer waddled in the world of kites, but flapped wings for space against falcons, seagulls, rainbow lorikeets, and even an alien. When professional artists took massive pride in showcasing their creative patterns and skills, members of the public also found their joy by buying a diamond-

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONG MOUNTAINS-BIODIVERSITY(CN)

(230713) -- DEHONG, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by an infrared camera on Dec. 19, 2022 shows a silver pheasant in Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Yunnan Province. As one of the global biodiversity hotspots, the Gaoligong Mountains are home to about 17 percent of higher plants, about 30 percent of mammals and 35 percent of birds in China in terms of the number of species. (Xinhua)