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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The trainer aircraft echelon is pictured at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The flag-guarding air echelon is pictured at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The early warning and control aircraft echelon is pictured at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

Tour in Beijing During May Day Holiday

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - A large number of tourists are visiting the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China on May 3, 2025.

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South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Tourists pose for photos with Evan Kail at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 21, 2024. Evan Kail, American pawnbroker and content creator, distinguished himself by donating a rare album documenting World War II atrocities to China, becoming a symbol of remembrance and a fervent advocate of peace. "Across China: American donor of Japanese war crime photo album embraces China trip" Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail views a copy of his donated photo album at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 21, 2024. Evan Kail, American pawnbroker and content creator, distinguished himself by donating a rare album documenting World War II atrocities to China, becoming a symbol of remembrance and a fervent advocate of peace. "Across China: American donor of Japanese war crime photo album embraces China trip" Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail visits Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 21, 2024. Evan Kail, American pawnbroker and content creator, distinguished himself by donating a rare album documenting World War II atrocities to China, becoming a symbol of remembrance and a fervent advocate of peace. "Across China: American donor of Japanese war crime photo album embraces China trip" Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail holds a copy of his donated photo album as he visits Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 21, 2024. Evan Kail, American pawnbroker and content creator, distinguished himself by donating a rare album documenting World War II atrocities to China, becoming a symbol of remembrance and a fervent advocate of peace. "Across China: American donor of Japanese war crime photo album embraces China trip" Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail visits Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 21, 2024. Evan Kail, American pawnbroker and content creator, distinguished himself by donating a rare album documenting World War II atrocities to China, becoming a symbol of remembrance and a fervent advocate of peace. "Across China: American donor of Japanese war crime photo album embraces China trip" Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail, Pawnbroker and Memory Keeper Trip in China

Evan Kail poses for a group photo with students at Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 21, 2024. Evan Kail, American pawnbroker and content creator, distinguished himself by donating a rare album documenting World War II atrocities to China, becoming a symbol of remembrance and a fervent advocate of peace. "Across China: American donor of Japanese war crime photo album embraces China trip" Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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Xinhua Headlines: Relaxed visa rules boost China-Europe travel industry in summer

Xinhua Headlines: Relaxed visa rules boost China-Europe travel industry in summer

(240803) -- BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from Italy pose for a group photo after practicing Tai Chi at the Tiantan Park (Temple of Heaven) in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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(Focus)CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(Focus)CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, is pictured at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Yehua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Behind China's growing appeal to international travelers

Xinhua Headlines: Behind China's growing appeal to international travelers

(240716) -- CHANGSHA/SHANGHAI, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists take a tour with their guide at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from Italy practice Tai Chi at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from Italy pose for a group photo after practicing Tai Chi at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from the Czech Republic take photos of citizens practicing Tai Chi at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 2, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

"Laowai" in China | China sees surge of foreign travelers following transit visa-free policies

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from Switzerland pose for a group photo in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or Qiniandian, at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2024. Currently, foreign nationals from 54 countries are eligible for the 72/144-hour transit visa-free policies that are effective at 38 ports in 18 provincial-level regions across China. China recorded 14.64 million inbound trips made by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year, following measures introduced since January, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on July 5. According to NIA, the number of visa-free entries made by foreigners exceeded 8.54 million from January to June, accounting for 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ju Huanzong)

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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Rare White Squirrel

Rare White Squirrel

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 23, 2024 - A rare white squirrel relaxes and plays on a tree branch at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, China, April 23, 2024.

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