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China: Two Porcupines Spotted Crossing Street in Nanjing

On October 30, 2025, two porcupines were spotted squeezing under a roadside fence and crossing a street near Hongshan Forest Zoo in Nanjing. The rare sight of the wild animals moving through the city surprised onlookers.

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Japan: Woman Uses Comb Sound to Captivate Dolphins at Osaka Aquarium

On October 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, the video captured a young Chinese woman gently brushing a fine-toothed comb near the dolphin pool. Drawn to the unusual sound, two dolphins swam over, curiously hovering near the glass and following the movement of the comb. The woman laughed as she continued making the sound, creating a charming interaction between human and marine life that delighted visitors watching nearby.

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China: Two Ducks Give Puppy Beak “Massage” in Zhanjiang, Guangdong

On October 8, 2025, in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, a video captured two black ducks gently pecking a small yellow puppy’s fur and ears. The puppy stayed calm, seeming to enjoy the “massage.” The lighthearted scene quickly went viral, with viewers joking that the ducks were giving the happiest spa treatment ever.

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China: Panda Xiangguo Poses for Tourists in Jilin

A panda named Xiangguo was captured posing for tourists taking photos in Jilin on September 26. Xiangguo struck photogenic poses, tilting its head and gazing directly at the camera while hugging bamboo close.

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China: Four Corgis Pile Onto Scooter Footboard in Adorable Scene

On September 22, 2025, in Guangxi, a cute video showed four corgis squeezing themselves onto the footboard of a parked electric scooter. Two of the heaviest dogs climbed on first, followed by two smaller ones that jumped on top of them.

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China: Playful Tiger Cub Sneaks Up on Caretaker in Harbin Zoo

This video was filmed at a zoo in Harbin, Heilongjiang, on August 26, 2025. It captured the cute moment when a tiger cub tried to catch his caretaker off guard, but was quickly noticed, scooped into his arms, and turned into a cuddly kitten.

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China: Mini Pigs Dive Into Pool, Show Off Swimming Skills in Zhejiang

A group of mini pigs stood on a small raised platform, gazing down at a bright blue swimming pool in Zhejiang on April 28. Encouraged by a man, they leapt into the water one by one, quickly revealing their natural swimming ability.

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China: Pet Owner Hangs Seven Kittens from Ceiling for IV Treatment

A pet owner in Shenzhen, China, suspended seven sick kittens from the ceiling to give them IV drips on August 20, 2025. The cats, weakened by illness, dangled in a row as fluids flowed in, an unusual setup meant to keep the tubes from tangling.

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Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: An encounter with giant pandas

STORY: Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: An encounter with giant pandas SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of diplomatic envoys' visit to the Dujiangyan giant panda base 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAULETTE BETHEL, Ambassador of the Bahamas to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARLINDO DO ROSARIO, Ambassador of Cabo Verde to China STORYLINE: A group of diplomatic envoys and representatives from 31 countries and international organizations visited China's Sichuan. They had a fun time with giant pandas. At the Dujiangyan base of the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda, they learned about the living habits of giant pandas and the conservation efforts aimed at protecting the species in the wild. They were greatly impressed by China's conservation efforts and expressed their excitement to meet the cute animals. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAULETTE BETHEL, Ambassador of the Bahamas to China "I

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father walk at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. TO GO WITH "Fea

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. T

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. T

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her parents watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay visits the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. TO GO WITH "Feature: Grappling

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. T

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay receives a panda doll from a staff member at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her pare

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her parents arrive at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. TO GO WITH "

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Giant pandas enjoy colorful life with their "human family" in Hong Kong

STORY: Giant pandas enjoy colorful life with their "human family" in Hong Kong DATELINE: May 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the giant pandas at Ocean Park Hong Kong 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): WU JIKEI, Panda caretaker 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): LEUNG GALEUN, Panda caretaker STORYLINE: Two giant pandas, Lele and Yingying, have been living in China's Hong Kong for nearly 16 years. The pandas were sent here as a celebration gift for the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Wu Jikei, a 39-year-old caretaker, joined Ocean Park in the same year as the two pandas arrived, and has since been taking care of them. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): WU JIKEI, Panda caretaker "Ever since childhood, I've hoped for working with animals. Luckily, I've eventually become a caretaker for giant pandas. When I first met Yingying and Lele, I saw they were so small, round, so cute, and so young and energetic. We played together all day long. It was l

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Rare white tigers revive zoo in Bangladesh

STORY: Rare white tigers revive zoo in Bangladesh DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors to the zoo 2. various of white tiger cubs STORYLINE: Four white tiger cubs newly born this summer have brought vitality to Bangladesh's Chattogram Zoo as visitors from home and abroad have flocked to watch the cute animals. The tiger cubs were born in July to Royal Bengal Tiger couple Raj and Pori. The cubs were the second litter since the tiger couple were brought to the zoo in December 2016. In 2018, Pori gave birth to Shubhra, the first white tiger in Bangladesh. As one of the rarest species of tiger, the white tiger has the typical black stripes and carries a white or near-white coat. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chattogram, Bangladesh. (XHTV)

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Reptile festival held in Baghdad

STORY: Reptile festival held in Baghdad DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reptile festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI ABDUL HUSSEIN, Reptile breeder 3. various of the reptile festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUSTAFA AL-TAMIMI, Reptile breeder 5. various of the reptile festival STORYLINE: A team of reptile lovers named Reptile IQ organized a festival for non-venomous reptiles on Friday at the al-Zawra Zoo in central Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The festival aims to change the prevailing social view that all reptiles are harmful and should be eliminated. The team members believe that approaching and touching reptiles reassure and urge people not to harm them. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI ABDUL HUSSEIN, Reptile breeder "In general, these reptiles are cute animals that can be kept as pets, but most people are afraid of these reptiles. So we try to make people see for themselves that these animals are not evil and not harmful creatures.

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A glimpse of cute animals in NW China

STORY: A glimpse of cute animals in NW China DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1.various of animals STORYLINE: Oct. 4 marks the World Animal Day. Take a glimpse of the cute creatures of Helan Mountain in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Thanks to ecological restoration efforts, 53 national protected species are living in the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve. Among them, 12 are under first-class national protection, including bustard and black stork, and 41 are under second-class national protection, including blue sheep, red deer and blue eared pheasant. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yinchuan, China. (XHTV)

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NETHERLANDS-BIRDS

European robin bird species, scientifically named Erithacus rubecula as seen in a park in Meerhoven near Eindhoven during a cold winter day with low temperature. The bird is known as robin or robin redbreast and is a small insectivorous passerine bird. Meerhoven, The Netherlands on January 6, 2021 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) (Credit:Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet

long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet

long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet

long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet

long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet

long-eared owl (Asio otus) on tree in forest, this owl is as a pet (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

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