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Japan: Two Ducks Glide Through Carpet of Cherry Blossoms on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk

Two ducks were spotted gliding through a hanaikada — a "flower raft" of fallen cherry blossom petals — on the canal along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. The phenomenon occurs when petals shed from the canal's cherry trees settle on the water's surface, forming a continuous pink carpet. The Philosopher's Walk is one of Kyoto's most celebrated spring destinations, with hundreds of cherry trees lining its approximately two-kilometer path.

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China: Climbing Perch Fish Spotted Crawling Across Muddy Road in Guangdong

On December 27, 2025, in Guangdong Province, a video showed a line of shiny black fish moving across a muddy country road. The fish advanced slowly in an orderly row. Viewers identified the species as climbing perch, an amphibious freshwater fish in the family Anabantidae, known for crawling onto muddy ground after rain in search of water. Their tough bodies allow them to traverse rough surfaces with ease.

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Indonesia: Man Fearlessly Grabs Snake With Bare Hands in Middle of Road

On March 23, 2026, in Indonesia, a video captured a young man confidently seizing a snake with his bare hands in the middle of a road. Without hesitation, he lifted the snake and began swinging it in wide arcs, displaying remarkable control and composure.

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China: Two Wild Leopard Cats Caught Fighting in Car Headlights on Highway

On December 25, 2025, on the Sichuan–Tibet highway in Qinghai, a driver stopped to rest and caught two leopard cats wrestling in the headlights. The wild cats fought intensely, completely unfazed by the car or its passengers.

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China: Clumsy Panda Cub Loses Grip and Falls From Tree in Fujian

On March 17, 2026, in Fujian, a video recorded a panda cub climbing a tree to play. While moving around on the trunk, the cub suddenly lost its grip and fell down. A worker picked the cub up and looked it over carefully, turning it slightly as if checking for injuries.

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China: Massive Rodent Roams Fearlessly on Yulin Street

On December 6, 2025, in Yulin, Guangxi, a large black rodent — nearly the size of a small cat — was filmed calmly roaming among scattered chairs, sniffing the ground without any fear of people. Chinese netizens identified the animal as a coypu, a species commonly seen on roads in southern China.

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China: Snow Leopard Rescued After Wandering Into Desert in Xinjiang

A snow leopard, a nationally protected animal in China, was rescued after wandering into the Kumtag Desert in Turpan, Xinjiang on March 21, 2026. The footage shows the animal resting motionless on the sand and later inside a transport cage following the rescue. Officials confirmed it had no visible external injuries and was in good physical condition before being handed over to the forestry department for further care and observation.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Spotted Strolling Along Roadside, Completely Unbothered

This is the amusing moment that a Chinese man unexpectedly encountered a wild giant panda while driving along a roadside, only for the famously rare animal to remain aloof and walk away without even turning its head. On March 23, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video captured a driver slowing down after spotting a wild giant panda walking calmly along the roadside. The panda appeared round and unhurried, moving at a steady pace as the man watched in amazement from inside his car. Despite the rare and exciting encounter, the panda showed little interest in the human presence. It continued walking forward without looking back, maintaining a calm and indifferent demeanor throughout the clip. The video ended with the panda slowly disappearing from view as it continued along the roadside without acknowledging the man.

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China: Exhausted Snow Leopard Found in Desert Rescued by Wildlife Team in Xinjiang

A weakened snow leopard was rescued after being found wandering in the Kumtag Desert in Turpan, Xinjiang, on March 21, 2026 — far from its usual mountainous habitat. Rescuers carefully guided the calm but exhausted animal into a transport cage before transferring it to a wildlife rescue center. Authorities confirmed it would be released back into the Tianshan Mountains if no injuries were found.

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China: Tourists Spot Rare Snow Leopard Roaming Desert in Xinjiang

A rare snow leopard was spotted wandering in the Kumtag Desert in Turpan, Xinjiang, on March 21, 2026, far from its typical high-altitude habitat. Surprised tourists filmed the animal as it moved across the sandy terrain before alerting local authorities.

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China: Tiger Shark Circles Female Diver in Tense Underwater Encounter off Hainan

A female diver in Hainan, China, came face-to-face with a tiger shark on March 17, 2026. As the shark began circling her, nearby staff urgently signaled her to lie flat on the seabed. She followed the instructions and remained still until the shark eventually swam away. The diver was unharmed.

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Japan: Deer Spotted Roaming Across Osaka City Streets

A deer has been repeatedly sighted at multiple locations across Osaka since March 21, puzzling residents and passersby. The animal has been spotted wandering through urban areas of the city, sparking concern among local authorities. It remains unclear how the deer entered the city center.

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China: Panda Rolls and Tumbles Playfully at Zhejiang Zoo

On October 4, 2025, in Ningbo, located in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, a delightful video was filmed at the city’s wildlife park showing a chubby giant panda in action. The panda ran around the enclosure, repeatedly tumbling and rolling across the ground before climbing up to paw at the glass wall curiously. Visitors nearby laughed as the panda pressed its round face against the glass, appearing to interact with them. Its clumsy but endearing movements reminded many Chinese viewers of scenes from the movie Kung Fu Panda.

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China: Wild Monkey Climbs Into Tourist Car and Helps Itself to Snacks

A wild monkey climbed into a tourist’s car through an open window during a self-driving trip and calmly helped itself to snacks. Filmed on January 26, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the monkey showed no fear as it entered the vehicle and began rummaging for food while the surprised occupants watched. The clip ends with the monkey still inside, eating.

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China: Wild Tiger Sparks Tense Moment on Snowy Road in Hunchun

A Chinese man had a tense encounter with a wild tiger resting by the roadside while driving on a snowy road. Filmed on February 19, 2026, in Hunchun, Jilin, the video shows the tiger lying just meters from the car. The driver stayed inside, filming as he carefully passed while the massive, alert tiger remained on the snow-covered road.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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China: Driver Encounters Bear Family on Dark Road in Yunnan

A video filmed on January 10, 2026, in Yunnan Province, southwestern China, shows several Tibetan blue bears running along a dark road at night. As the car approached, the mother bear lunged at the car, hitting the right front of it. The filmer later said the car suffered only a minor scrape and that the bear was unharmed.

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China: Monkeys Surround Traffic Officer in Shanghai Nature Reserve

On October 2, 2024, in Shanghai, located in eastern China, a video recorded a humorous yet helpless moment at a nature reserve. A traffic officer stood by the roadside when several monkeys swaggered toward him. One bold monkey reached out and grabbed the officer deliberately. Seeing no resistance, the rest of the monkeys grew braver and surrounded him. Some even attempted to scratch or poke him lightly. As protected animals, the officer couldn’t retaliate and simply waited patiently for the troop to lose interest and move on. The amusing standoff left many Chinese viewers laughing at the monkeys’ confidence and the officer’s resigned expression.

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China: Mother Seal Guides Pup Across Thin Sea Ice in Liaodong Bay

A heartwarming scene captured a mother seal and her pup moving across thin sea ice in Liaodong Bay, Liaoning, China, on January 29. The mother led steadily over the frozen surface while the pup, still covered in patches of white down, slipped and scrambled to keep up.

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China: Black Swan Chases Golden Retriever Out of Park Lake

On November 15, 2019, in Hainan, located in southern China, a video recorded an incident at a park lake. A golden retriever entered the water and began swimming. A black swan noticed the dog and swam toward it aggressively. The swan used its wings to strike the dog repeatedly. The dog was unable to resist and quickly swam back to shore to escape. The confrontation ended once the dog left the water.

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China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

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China: Squirrel Performs Gymnastic-Like Moves on Overhead Power Line

On February 1, 2026, in Dali, Yunnan province, southwestern China, a video showed a small squirrel struggling on an overhead power line at the Canghai Yunshang Grassland scenic area. The squirrel spun and flipped along the wire, appearing at first to perform gymnastic moves, before clinging on nervously. It eventually regained its balance and escaped safely.

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RECAP: Iguanas Drop From Trees as Florida Temperatures Plunge

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s °F (around 1–2°C), cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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China: Wild Siberian Tiger Roams Residential Area in Jilin

On January 13, 2026, a wild Siberian tiger was captured on video outside a villager’s home in Hunchun, Jilin, after reportedly roaming the residential area for several nights. The tiger killed two deer during this period, an incident that was reported to authorities to prevent potential human encounters. Multiple departments, including wildlife protection agencies and forestry police, became involved shortly after the report.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 4

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 3

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 2

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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China: Wild Mountain Goats Race Across Steep Rock Face in Zhejiang

A video captured in Zhejiang, China, on Monday, January 5, shows a herd of wild mountain goats racing at breathtaking speed across a steep, barren mountainside. The animals demonstrated uncanny stability as they changed direction effortlessly while maintaining a blistering pace along the rocky slope.

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US: Prescribed Burning Starts in Lake Havasu, Sending Massive Smoke

Massive smoke was seen on the horizon north of Lake Havasu City on Monday, January 19, as prescribed burning started at Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge near Topock. Access to burn areas is being restricted during active operations for public safety.

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UW photographer Laurent Ballesta at Paris International Dive Show - Paris

French Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta poses during his photos exhibition ‘Loin Du Ciel’ as part of the Paris International Dive Show ( Salon de la Plongée) in Paris, France on January 9, 2026. Ballesta is the author of 13 books of underwater wildlife photography. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UW photographer Laurent Ballesta at Paris International Dive Show - Paris

French Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta poses during his photos exhibition ‘Loin Du Ciel’ as part of the Paris International Dive Show ( Salon de la Plongée) in Paris, France on January 9, 2026. Ballesta is the author of 13 books of underwater wildlife photography. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UW photographer Laurent Ballesta at Paris International Dive Show - Paris

French Underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta poses during his photos exhibition ‘Loin Du Ciel’ as part of the Paris International Dive Show ( Salon de la Plongée) in Paris, France on January 9, 2026. Ballesta is the author of 13 books of underwater wildlife photography. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Wild Tiger Seen Running on Highway Ahead of Moving Car in Jilin

On December 26, 2025, in Yanbian, Jilin, a wild young tiger was filmed running along a highway in front of a moving car.

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China: Trees Seem Lush in Winter, Revealed to Be Covered in Birds

On December 15, 2025, in Xuzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a video showed several trees that looked unusually lush for winter. From a distance, their branches appeared thick with leaves, even though most nearby trees were bare. As the camera moved closer, the “leaves” were revealed to be small, round birds packed tightly along the branches. They filled almost every twig, giving the trees a dense, full appearance. Occasionally, a few birds shifted or fluttered, but the overall outline remained like a giant canopy. Chinese netizens admired the scene, saying the living “bird trees” reflected the area’s improving environment.

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China: Lost Wild Leopard Cat Raised by Domestic Cat in Sichuan

On November 24, 2025, in Liangshan, Sichuan Province, a touching wildlife encounter was captured on video. A tiny wild leopard cat cub, separated from its family, wandered into a farmer’s home and began nursing alongside domestic kittens. As the cub grew rapidly, the mother cat struggled to feed her oversized “baby.” Local forestry officials were later contacted to rescue and care for the leopard cat. Chinese viewers called it “the most adorable case of mistaken motherhood.”

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China: Wild Siberian Tiger Appears on Rural Road in Jilin

A video shows a rare encounter with a wild Siberian tiger on a rural road in Hunchun, Jilin, on October 14, 2025. After stopping his vehicle, a man calmly greeted the tiger as it crossed the road before disappearing into the forest. No injuries were reported, and authorities said the tiger likely returned to the mountains, urging residents to remain cautious.

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM