Japan crown prince at event for aquarium engineers

Japan crown prince at event for aquarium engineers

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito attends a seminar for aquarium engineers hosted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Kyoto on Jan. 20, 2025.

Japan crown prince at event for aquarium engineers

Japan crown prince at event for aquarium engineers

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito attends a seminar for aquarium engineers hosted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Kyoto on Jan. 20, 2025.

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito attends a study session hosted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Dec. 18, 2024.

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from L) attends a study session hosted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Dec. 18, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

Chongqing Zoo Clouded Leopard

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - A Clouded Leopard, the only one left in all zoos on the Chinese mainland, is seen at Chongqing Zoo, China, December 1, 2024.

Japanese crested ibis released on Sado Island

Japanese crested ibis released on Sado Island

Crested ibis, designated as a special natural treasure in Japan, fly on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, on June 4, 2024, when the Environment Ministry released 17 crested ibis, born in zoos in other parts of Japan, to increase their population in wilderness.

Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Tokyo, on May 29, 2024. (Pool photo)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view a white whale at Sunasia Ocean World in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist feeds a seagull at Xinghai Square in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view sea life at Sunasia Ocean World in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist views jellyfish at Sunasia Ocean World in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Li Xiao)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists try to feed seagulls at Xinghai Square in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos with seagulls at Xinghai Square in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Shi Feng)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view a white whale at Sunasia Ocean World in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos at Xinghai Square in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Li Xulun)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists have fun at Xinghai Square in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist interacts with a penguin at Sunasia Ocean World in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-FUN TIME WITH ANIMALS (CN)

(240522) -- DALIAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos with seagulls at Xinghai Square in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 22, 2024. Various scenic spots in Dalian see surging tourists as the coastal city reaches the peak of its tourism season. The sites as zoos and aquariums even the natural places where tourists can see wild animals are among the increasingly popular destinations for the tourists. (Xinhua/Li Xulun)

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R, sitting) attends a study session hosted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Jan. 23, 2024.

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito attends a study session hosted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Jan. 23, 2024.

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japan's crown prince attends study meeting

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito attends a study session hosted by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Jan. 23, 2024.

Japan crown prince visits aquarium

Japan crown prince visits aquarium

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito, who serves as president of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, visits the Saitama Aquarium in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Nov. 16, 2023. (Pool photo)

Japan crown prince visits aquarium

Japan crown prince visits aquarium

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito, who serves as president of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, visits the Saitama Aquarium in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Nov. 16, 2023. (Pool photo)

Tigers get "privileges" in E China zoo

STORY: Tigers get "privileges" in E China zoo DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of tigers relaxing and walking on the tiger tunnel 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG WENJIE, Zookeeper at Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo 3. various of zookeepers preparing food for tigers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DONG WENJIE, Zookeeper at Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo 5. various of zookeepers hanging food on a high pillar 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DONG WENJIE, Zookeeper at Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo 7. various of a tiger eating 8. various of tourists observing tigers 9. various of tigers relaxing STORYLINE: July 29 marks International Tiger Day. Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo offers visitors a unique perspective to observe the life of tigers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG WENJIE, Zookeeper at Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo "Traditional zoos have a design that allows visitors to observe the animals from a higher ground. Here, we have an opposite design. Animals can w

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement At Bibliotheques Ideales Festival - Strasbourg

Hugo Clement at the Bibliothèques Idéales literary festival in Strasbourg, Northeastern France on June 19, 2023. Interview with Hugo Clement, who talks about animal rights, on the occasion of the publication of Lapins ne mangent pas de carottes (Fayard). The journalist and environmental activist wants to change the way we look at animals. Animal welfare, over-consumption, hunting, bullfighting, intensive farming, zoos and circuses. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan crown prince in Yamaguchi Pref.

Japan crown prince in Yamaguchi Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R) visits a swan keeping facility at a park in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on May 23, 2023, after attending a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the western Japan city earlier in the day. (Pool photo)