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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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BROADBILLED SANDPIPER

Broad-billed Sandpiper (Phalaropus fulicarius), male. Red phalarope, sight. Gray phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius). Phalaropus fulicarius Linné, 1758SynonymsTringa fulicaria Linnaeus, 1758Crymophilus fulicarius (Linnaeus, 1758)Phalaropus fulicaria (slipper)Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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CORMORANT

Cormorant (Gulosus aristotelis). View. Phalacrocorax aristotelis. European shag, sight. Common shag (Gulosus aristotelis). Gulosus aristotelis Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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CORMORANT

Cormorant (Gulosus aristotelis). View. Phalacrocorax aristotelis. European shag, sight. Common shag (Gulosus aristotelis). Gulosus aristotelis Linné, 1758Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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China: Two Porcupines Spotted Crossing Street in Nanjing

On October 30, 2025, two porcupines were spotted squeezing under a roadside fence and crossing a street near Hongshan Forest Zoo in Nanjing. The rare sight of the wild animals moving through the city surprised onlookers.

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China: Chicken With Four Legs Spotted in Guangxi

On October 21, 2025, in Guangxi, a video captured a chicken walking on the ground that appeared to have four legs instead of the usual two. The owner picked up the bird and showed its legs in close-up, revealing two extra limbs growing beneath its body. The unusual feature looked bizarre and unexpected.

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China: Flock of Migratory Geese Flies in Formation Over Jinchang, Gansu

On October 11, 2025, in Jinchang, Gansu, a video captured the spectacular sight of a vast flock of migratory geese flying southward in perfect formation. Against the clear autumn sky, the birds formed long V-shaped lines that shifted and swayed with the wind, creating a mesmerizing natural display.

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The National Gallery of Art is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - "Closed" signage in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The National Gallery of Art is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The National Gallery of Art is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - "Closed" signage in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - US Government Shutdown - Day 18 - DC

Illustration - The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025. Congressional lawmakers continue negotiations on a government funding bill as the Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight on Day 18, on October 18, 2025, in Washington DC, USA. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Thousands of Migratory Geese Form Majestic “V” in Henan Sky

On October 8, 2025, in Sanmenxia, Henan, a video captured an awe-inspiring sight of thousands of migratory geese soaring through the clear autumn sky. The massive flock formed a perfect “V” shape as they flew south.

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China: Flock of Crows Creates Eerie Movie-Like Scene in Zhangjiakou

On September 21, 2025, in Zhangjiakou, a video captured an extraordinary sight of countless crows flying together across the evening sky, creating a surreal scene that looked straight out of a movie.

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China: Fish in Supermarket Tank Resembles Human Face

On August 27, 2025, a video from a supermarket in Henan, China, showed a fish flipping onto its back in a tank. Its mouth and fins resembled a human face, drawing laughter from shoppers who filmed the uncanny sight.

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China: Road Blanketed With Thick White Foam After Heavy Rain

A road in Shantou, Guangdong, was blanketed in thick foam after heavy rain on September 7, 2025, making the street look snow-covered. The foam stretched along Taishan South Road, stirred by cars and watched by pedestrians in a surreal scene. Authorities confirmed the street was cleaned but said the foam’s origin remains under investigation.

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Bloquons Tout In Toulouse

Three protesters with placards reading, Macron, take your dirty government and get out of my sight. Teleworking for the CRS. Jean-Jaures demonstration in St Cyprien, with Toulouse students, the CGT and FSU unions, architects, cultural figures, and many others in the procession. As everywhere else in France, a gathering in Toulouse as part of the Block Everything Against Austerity movement. France, Toulouse, September 10, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands: Rare Aurora Observed in West Terschelling Night Sky

Rare northern lights appeared over West Terschelling, Netherlands, late on the night of September 1, 2025. Triggered by strong geomagnetic activity from a recent solar storm, the aurora is a rare sight at this latitude (53°N).

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China: Talented Dog Rides Scooter in Hunan

An unexpectedly talented dog was captured riding a scooter with perfect balance, captivating onlookers in Hunan on May 22. The dog confidently maneuvered the scooter without any human assistance.

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International toy show in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Video taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the Poketomo pocket-sized AI companions, which enable personalized voice-based conversations tailored to each user, exhibited by Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center. (Kyodo)

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the Poketomo pocket-sized AI companion, which enables personalized voice-based conversations tailored to each user, exhibited by Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the Poketomo pocket-sized AI companions, which enable personalized voice-based conversations tailored to each user, exhibited by Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the Poketomo pocket-sized AI companion, which enables personalized voice-based conversations tailored to each user, exhibited by Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Funshot digital toy camera, which allows users to create sticker-like photos decorated with "Hello Kitty" and other Sanrio characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Takara Tommy Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Funshot digital toy camera, which allows users to create sticker-like photos decorated with "Hello Kitty" and other Sanrio characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Takara Tommy Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Tamagotchi Paradise virtual pet, in which users can raise over 50,000 variations of Tamagotchi characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Bandai Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Tamagotchi Paradise virtual pet, in which users can raise over 50,000 variations of Tamagotchi characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Bandai Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Tamagotchi Paradise virtual pet, in which users can raise over 50,000 variations of Tamagotchi characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Bandai Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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