US: New York Harbor Filled With Ice as Intense Cold Grips Region

A video captured New York Harbor, seen around the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, almost completely filled with ice on Wednesday, February 11, with only a small channel remaining for ships.

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.

Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

China: Talented Parrot Scrolls Through Social Media in Guangdong

This video was recorded on August 3 in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It shows a parrot scrolling through short videos on a smartphone and even tapping the like button with ease.

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis Bird Sit on Its Nest - India

A Group of Black-Headed Ibis bird sit on its nest at a way side tree branch During beginning of monsoon season on the outskirts of Ajmer, India on 30 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Black-necked cranes are seen at a reservoir in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the plateau's wild

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane keeps its baby warm under its body while the other remains vigilant at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane is seen at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the plateau's wild

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane checks its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the platea

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane tries to keep a fishing gull away from its nest in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Black-necked cranes take turns to take care of their baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Black-necked cranes are seen at a reservoir in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 8, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the plateau's wild

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

CAPERCAILLIE

CAPERCAILLIE

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), rooster. Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus). Eurasian Capercaillie. Tetrao urogallus Linnaeus, 1758 Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

Odesa beach in winter

Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - A man and woman stand on the pier as seagulls fly overhead near Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa beach in winter

Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - A woman stands on the pier jutting into the Black Sea in front of seagulls at Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa beach in winter

Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Seagulls are on the pier in the Black Sea by Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa beach in winter

Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Two girls are on the pier jutting into the Black Sea as seagulls fly overhead by Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa beach in winter

Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Seagulls stay on the pier in the Black Sea by Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa beach in winter

Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - A girl stands on the pier as seagulls fly overhead by Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa beach in winter

Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Seagulls are on the pier in the Black Sea by Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa on December 14, 2024

Odesa on December 14, 2024

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2024 - Seagulls fly over the Black Sea in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa on December 14, 2024

Odesa on December 14, 2024

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2024 - People feed seagulls on the beach by the Black Sea in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa on December 14, 2024

Odesa on December 14, 2024

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2024 - A child feeds seagulls on the beach by the Black Sea in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa on December 14, 2024

Odesa on December 14, 2024

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2024 - Seagulls fly over the Black Sea in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa on December 14, 2024

Odesa on December 14, 2024

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2024 - A seagull stands on the beach by the Black Sea in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa on December 14, 2024

Odesa on December 14, 2024

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2024 - Seagulls fly over the Black Sea in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Odesa on December 14, 2024

Odesa on December 14, 2024

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2024 - Seagulls stay on the beach by the Black Sea in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - A baby black-tailed gull (L) fights for a crab from an adult bird at the Suliu pier at Hongdao Street in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, Aug 22, 2024.

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - A baby black-tailed gull (top) tries to eat a crab from an adult bird at Suliu Pier at Hongdao Street in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, Aug 22, 2024.

Black-tailed Gull

Black-tailed Gull

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - A baby black-tailed gull bird looks for food in the waves at Suliu Pier at Hongdao Street in Qingdao, Shandong province, Aug 22, 2024.

CHINA-GANSU-WETLAND-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-WETLAND-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(240722) -- ZHANGYE, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows a black stork at Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Northwest China's wetland becomes migratory bird heaven" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Rare birds spotted in Urad grassland, north China

STORY: Rare birds spotted in Urad grassland, north China SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of black storks in Urad Grassland STORYLINE: Five black storks, all of them adult birds, were recently spotted to nest and forage near a reservoir in Urad Grassland, north China's Inner Mongolia. With just around 1,000 of these birds in China, they are often referred to as the "panda of the bird world." The Urad Grassland, situated within the Bayannur City, covers an area of over 76 million mu (5.06 million hectares). It stands as one of the nine prime natural grasslands in Inner Mongolia. The arrival of the black storks is a testament to the continuously improved local ecological environment and stronger awareness of herders to protect wild animals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hohhot, China. (XHTV)

CHINA-FUJIAN-BIODIVERSITY-BIRDS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-BIODIVERSITY-BIRDS (CN)

(240522) -- FUZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A black-faced spoonbill forages at the Minjiang River estuary wetland in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 26, 2024. Located along the bird migration route between East Asia and Australasia, Fujian is noted for its great biodiversity, and the number of wild animal and plant species ranks among the top in the country. A large number of migratory birds breed, overwinter or stop over in the province every year, and about 600 bird species have been recorded here. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

ISRAEL-EILAT-BIRD OBSERVATION

ISRAEL-EILAT-BIRD OBSERVATION

(240402) -- EILAT, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A black-winged stilt is seen in a salt lake at a bird-watching park in southern Israeli city of Eilat on April 1, 2024. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

Ice-covered beach in Odesa

Ice-covered beach in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 11, 2024 - Seagulls stay on the ice-covered pier at the Lanzheron beach in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Ice-covered beach in Odesa

Ice-covered beach in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 11, 2024 - Seagulls stay on the ice-covered pier at the Lanzheron beach in winter, Odesa, southern Ukraine.