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China: Black Cat Performs Elegant Walk Chasing Butterfly Projection in Fujian

On June 29, 2025, in Fujian, located in southeastern China, a video captured a delightful moment. A woman used a toy lamp to project a pink butterfly light on the floor, and her black cat, Bingbing, began chasing the glowing butterfly with steps that looked like a practiced dance routine—light and elegant.

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China: Clever Cat in Henan Climbs Cloth to Reach Home Window

On October 27, in Henan, a household cat returned home but found itself stuck downstairs. The black-and-white cat meowed loudly to call its owner. The owner dropped a long piece of cloth from the window above, letting it hang to the ground. The cat gripped the fabric tightly and skillfully climbed all the way up to the window.

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China: Clever Cat Opens Door Gap to Enter Room in Zhejiang

On October 7, 2025, in Zhejiang, eastern China, a funny home video featured a black-and-white “cow-patterned” cat trying to enter a room through a narrow door gap. The clever feline crossed its front paws and repeatedly pulled at the door, widening the opening bit by bit. After a few graceful movements, the cat finally squeezed through and strutted inside.

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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.

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Ukrainian police officers at roadblock in Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - JANUARY 8, 2025 - A black cat crosses a road at a roadblock at the entrance to the territory recognized as a zone of active hostilities near Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

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Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - A cat on a leash lies at a womans feet at Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Odesa beach in winter

ODESA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - A man and a woman walk a cat on a leash at Delfin (Dolphin) Beach, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Forward Surgical Team of Ukraines 110th Territorial Defence Brigade in Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Maryna, a surgical nurse of the Forward Surgical Team of the 110th Separate Brigade of Ukraines Territorial Defence Forces, holds a black cat, Zaporizhzhia region, southeastern Ukraine.

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Volunteers weave winter camouflage nets for army in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer of the Palianytsia Charitable Foundation holds a black cat in her arms, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine

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Volunteers weave winter camouflage nets for army in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer of the Palianytsia Charitable Foundation holds a black cat in her arms, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine

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A Baby Jaguar Was Born At The Naples Zoo - Italy

A black jaguar cub was born at the Naples zoo, named Romelu after Lukaku, Napoli striker. Some photos in the arms of Gabriele, one of the zoo's keepers. "For now it is still possible to hold him - says Gabriele - even if with his claws he is already starting to leave some scratches, but in a few weeks what for now seems to you 'just' a black cat will become one of the most lethal predators in the world". Naples, Italy on October 24, 2024. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Baby Jaguar Was Born At The Naples Zoo - Italy

A black jaguar cub was born at the Naples zoo, named Romelu after Lukaku, Napoli striker. Some photos in the arms of Gabriele, one of the zoo's keepers. "For now it is still possible to hold him - says Gabriele - even if with his claws he is already starting to leave some scratches, but in a few weeks what for now seems to you 'just' a black cat will become one of the most lethal predators in the world". Naples, Italy on October 24, 2024. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Baby Jaguar Was Born At The Naples Zoo - Italy

A black jaguar cub was born at the Naples zoo, named Romelu after Lukaku, Napoli striker. Some photos in the arms of Gabriele, one of the zoo's keepers. "For now it is still possible to hold him - says Gabriele - even if with his claws he is already starting to leave some scratches, but in a few weeks what for now seems to you 'just' a black cat will become one of the most lethal predators in the world". Naples, Italy on October 24, 2024. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Baby Jaguar Was Born At The Naples Zoo - Italy

A black jaguar cub was born at the Naples zoo, named Romelu after Lukaku, Napoli striker. Some photos in the arms of Gabriele, one of the zoo's keepers. "For now it is still possible to hold him - says Gabriele - even if with his claws he is already starting to leave some scratches, but in a few weeks what for now seems to you 'just' a black cat will become one of the most lethal predators in the world". Naples, Italy on October 24, 2024. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Baby Jaguar Was Born At The Naples Zoo - Italy

A black jaguar cub was born at the Naples zoo, named Romelu after Lukaku, Napoli striker. Some photos in the arms of Gabriele, one of the zoo's keepers. "For now it is still possible to hold him - says Gabriele - even if with his claws he is already starting to leave some scratches, but in a few weeks what for now seems to you 'just' a black cat will become one of the most lethal predators in the world". Naples, Italy on October 24, 2024. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Temple Culture Tourism

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Temple guard cat is kept by monks at a century-old temple in Shanghai, China, September 1, 2024. The popularity of Chinese 3A game "Black Myth: Wukong" has led to a boom in temple cultural tourism.

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Russians hit Odesa region with missiles

ODESA REGION, UKRAINE - APRIL 21, 2024 - A man carries a black cat across a yard in a residential area affected by falling Russian missile debris, Odesa region, southern Ukraine. As reported, the Russian invaders struck Odesa region with ballistic missiles on Sunday afternoon. Four people were injured in the attack.

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Russians hit Odesa region with missiles

ODESA REGION, UKRAINE - APRIL 21, 2024 - A man carries a black cat across a yard in a residential area affected by falling Russian missile debris, Odesa region, southern Ukraine. As reported, the Russian invaders struck Odesa region with ballistic missiles on Sunday afternoon. Four people were injured in the attack.

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Tank crews defend Ukraine against Russian occupiers

UKRAINE - MARCH 31, 2024 - Servicemen of the 1st Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces hold a cat in a cardboard box and a black kitten, Ukraine.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kyiv region

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 15, 2024 - A black-and-white cat is seen outside a house after the Russian missile attack, Buda-Babynetska, Kyiv region, northern Ukraine. Early on February 15, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian air defences intercepted 13 out of 26 missiles.

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnival Fever In The Northern City Of Dunkirk - France

Revelers parade on February 4, 2024 in Dunkirk, France. In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance. Photo by Jarry S/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Soldiers of 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade in Zaporizhzhia sector of frontline

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - A black cat is seen in the Zaporizhzhia sector of the frontline, Zaporizhzhia Region, south-eastern Ukraine

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Odesa beaches

ODESA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 20, 2023 - A cat is seen on the beach by the Black Sea, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Snowfall and storm in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - A woman feeds stray cats by the Black Sea during a storm, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Autumn in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 17, 2023 - A black cat sits on a windowsill in autumn, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Cartoon pop-up Store In Shanghai

A general view of the pop-up store featuring Chinese animation and cartoon stars opened by Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio in Shanghai Cinema City, Shanghai, China, June 8, 2023. The pop-up store contains Pokemon, Sun Wukong, Black Cat Sheriff, Gourd Brothers, Nezha and other classic IP development of hand action dolls, plush toys, joint drinks, T-shirts, fun reading materials and other cultural and creative derivative products.

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Wild animals' love captured by camera in NW China nature reserve

STORY: Wild animals' love captured by camera in NW China nature reserve DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of golden monkeys 2. various of giant pandas 3. various of black bears 4. various of golden cats STORYLINE: In recent years, hundreds of infrared cameras installed in the Baishuijiang National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Gansu Province have captured plenty of rare images and videos of wild animals, with some of them showing their love. Established in 1978, the reserve is home to many rare animal species, including golden monkey, giant panda, black bear and golden cat. Nowadays, with steady progress made in conservation work, the ecological environment of the reserve has been improving, and more animals are increasingly captured by cameras in the wild. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lanzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Ring-tailed lemur

Undated photo taken at Tokyo's Oshima Park Zoo shows a troop of ring-tailed lemurs, which are cat-sized primates with long black-and-white striped tails, huddled together.

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Ring-tailed lemur

Undated photo taken at Tokyo's Oshima Park Zoo shows a ring-tailed lemur, a cat-sized primate with a long black-and-white striped tail, perched on a rock.

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10-8: Officers On Duty (2003)

Margaret Avery, Danny Nucci & Ernie Hudson Characters: Deputy Rico Amonte, Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes (15 episodes, 2003-2004) Television: 10-8: Officers On Duty (TV-SERIE) Usa 2003-2004, 28 September 2003 67211_1119 -- 10-8 - 'A Hard Day's Night' - At the start of his shift, an exhausted Rico is looking forward to some time off. But after a black cat crosses his path, his day goes from bad to worse. Based on his Italian family

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10-8: Officers On Duty (2003)

Margaret Avery Television: 10-8: Officers On Duty (TV-SERIE) Usa 2003-2004, 28 September 2003 67211_1070 -- 10-8 - 'A Hard Day's Night' - At the start of his shift, an exhausted Rico is looking forward to some time off. But after a black cat crosses his path, his day goes from bad to worse. Based on his Italian family