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.

China: Small Cat Rescued After Getting Stuck to Frozen Metal During Snowfall

A small cat was rescued in Beijing on Tuesday, December 16, 2023, after its paw accidentally froze to a metal fence during a heavy winter snowfall. A kind passerby noticed the animal’s distress and used the warmth of her hands to gently thaw the ice and release the cat unharmed.

China: Traffic Police Officer Helps Dog Cross Road, Dog Follows Him Back

On December 23, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a traffic police officer was filmed helping a small dog cross a busy road after the animal approached him. After carrying the dog to safety, the officer returned to direct traffic, with the dog following him back into the intersection and staying by his side.

China: Dog Opens Sensor Door With Head Lift in Guangdong

On September 10, 2025, in Guangdong province, located in southern China, a video captured a small dog walking through a subway exit passage. As it approached the sensor door, the clever animal raised its head, triggering the automatic system.

China: Owner Helps Pet Gecko Shed Skin Using Straw

On August 6, 2025, in Hebei province, located in northern China, a video recorded a pet leopard gecko during its shedding period. The owner decided to assist the reptile with the process. Holding the gecko’s body steady, the owner used a straw to create a small opening in the skin. Bit by bit, the old white layer was peeled away like removing a glove. The gecko reacted with small grimaces, but the shedding was completed successfully. The clip fascinated viewers who rarely see such close-up animal care.

China: White Pomeranian Enjoys Swing Ride at Shopping Mall

On July 1, 2025, in Hubei, China, a video showed a white Pomeranian calmly sitting on a pet swing inside a shopping mall, gently pushed by its owner. A sign read “No children allowed,” marking it as pet-only equipment. Netizens praised the idea, saying malls could attract more spending from pet owners.

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The video shows the aftermath left by the typhoon in Cigu District, Tainan.

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Small Song Bird of India - Ajmer

Ashy Prinia - A Small Song Bird of India is seen on the outskirts village of Ajmer, India on 23 June 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

Visitors take photos of a quokka and her baby on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A visitor takes photo of a quokka on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A visitor poses for a selfie with a quokka on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen in the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park in Sydney, Australia, Oct. 4, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen on the Rottnest Island in Australia, Oct. 25, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A Quokka At Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney

A quokka is seen in the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park in Sydney, Australia, Oct. 4, 2024. Often called "the happiest animal in the world", Quokkas are a small marsupial related to Kangaroos. They have grey-brown fur and small, rounded ears, feeding on fresh, young grasses, leaves and succulents, as well as plant roots. The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia. They inhabit some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth. Quokkas there have become very accustomed to humans. The species is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species due to habitat loss, climatic factors and predation by feral animals (cats and foxes). Photo by Ma Ping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China launches electric unmanned patrol boat to protect white dolphins

STORY: China launches electric unmanned patrol boat to protect white dolphins SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of Xiamen 2. various of the boat 3. various of white dolphins 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) WANG HAILI, Director of Research Vessel Operation Management Center, Xiamen University STORYLINE: An electric unmanned patrol boat equipped with 5G technology has been put into use in the coastal city of Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province to protect Chinese white dolphins. Known as the "maritime panda," the Chinese white dolphin is the most endangered marine animal and under first-class state protection in China. Xiamen is the only city in China where people are able to see inshore dolphins on its beaches. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) WANG HAILI, Director of Research Vessel Operation Management Center, Xiamen University "This unmanned boat is a small vessel. It can patrol the areas according to our

A Brighter Summer Day

A Brighter Summer Day

Aiko posing in her bedroom with her favorite stuffed animal, a unicorn, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2019 « Being alive is a revenge in itself towards this hateful world. Be smarter, read more books so you can live a better life. Keep your romantic thoughts ; it will never be enough, especially when you’re getting older. You can think of killing yourself a hundred, even a thousand times, but if you are dead, you then lose the chance to love and to hate. So I would say cheers anyways. » Aiko Aiko is a 23 year old transgender woman from Nantou, a small town in the center of Taiwan. She now lives in Taipei where she just finished studying fashion design. She chose the name Aiko because she is greatly influenced by Japanese Kawai and Manga culture. Aiko's family is accepting of her trans identity, her mum even jokes around with the neighbors in her hometown saying that she had three boys but that now she has two sons and a daughter. Even though her family supports Aiko to be herself, it's still complicated for trans

CHINA-GANSU-LINXIA-FLOWER BUSINESS-INT'L TRADE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LINXIA-FLOWER BUSINESS-INT'L TRADE (CN)

(231101) -- LANZHOU, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 28, 2023 shows Russian businessman Ageev Rinad (C) visiting a Flower Port project of Linxia Yinong Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Investment Co., Ltd. in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Smell of success for small-town rose exporter" (Xinhua)

CHINA-GANSU-LINXIA-FLOWER BUSINESS-INT'L TRADE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LINXIA-FLOWER BUSINESS-INT'L TRADE (CN)

(231101) -- LANZHOU, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2023 shows workers packing roses at a flower factory of a Flower Port project of Linxia Yinong Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Investment Co., Ltd. in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Smell of success for small-town rose exporter" (Xinhua)

CHINA-GANSU-LINXIA-FLOWER BUSINESS-INT'L TRADE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LINXIA-FLOWER BUSINESS-INT'L TRADE (CN)

(231101) -- LANZHOU, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 26, 2023 shows Xu Shuqin (L) packing roses with her colleague at a flower factory of a Flower Port project of Linxia Yinong Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Investment Co., Ltd. in Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Smell of success for small-town rose exporter" (Xinhua)

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Shanghai Wild Animal Park

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 - A young lion interacts with a child at a small animal breeding area at the National 5A Safari Park in Shanghai, China, September 10, 2023.

Fluffy festivals in Sydney bring joy to cat, dog lovers

STORY: Fluffy festivals in Sydney bring joy to cat, dog lovers DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festivals 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Dr. LAUREN MCNAMARA, Vet from the Small Animal Specialist Hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JO ANDERSON, Staff member from the Cat Sanctuary 4. various of the festivals STORYLINE: Two fluffy festivals have been staged in Australia's Sydney over the weekend, bringing a joyful, educational and inspiring experience for cat and dog lovers. The Cat Lovers' Festival and the Dog Lovers' Festival, held in the Sydney Showground at the Olympic Park, featured respectively more than 200 cats and over 800 dogs from different breeds. Besides dog performances and various products and services for kitties and pooches, there are also talks and tips from professional vets and trainers to help people better know their pets and make the pets healthier and happier. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Dr. LAUREN MCNAMARA, Vet

Meeting endangered animals by China's Yangtze River

STORY: Meeting endangered animals by China's Yangtze River DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): TIAN ZHONGQUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of finless porpoises 3. STANDUP 2 (English): TIAN ZHONGQUAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of milu deer STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): TIAN ZHONGQUAN, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, we are now in Shishou, a small city on the Yangtze River, in central China's Hubei Province. The Swan Islet Wetland, or Tianezhou Wetland, in this area, is home to two endangered species, namely finless porpoises and milu deer. Their population has recovered a lot in recent years, thanks to ecological conservation and a series of other measures. And today we came here to take a close look." The finless porpoise, known as the "giant panda of the water," is a barometer of the ecological environment in the Yangtze River. Once upon a time, this fleshy aquatic animal was in danger as its natural habitats wer

Baby wild camel spotted in western China

STORY: Baby wild camel spotted in western China DATELINE: April 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wild camels STORYLINE: A newborn wild camel was spotted by surveillance cameras at the Annanba Wild Camel National Nature Reserve in western China's Gansu Province on Wednesday. Video footage showed a brown-and-black baby camel and three adult camels drinking from a small pond in the reserve. During this time, the adult camels looked up from time to time and kept the young camels in the middle. The wild camel, also known as the wild Bactrian camel, is a critically endangered species and is a first-class national protected animal in China. Currently, the total number of wild camels is much lower than that of pandas. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed wild camels as endangered. Experts estimate that there are fewer than 1,000 of the creatures left in the wild. Most live in Xinjiang and Gansu. The Annanba Nature Re

Local gov'ts struggling with cat disposals

Local gov'ts struggling with cat disposals

KOCHI, Japan - Photo taken Sept. 4, 2013, shows a cat named Mei being taken care of at the Chuo Small Animal Management Center in the city of Kochi. Mei was among cats brought to the center for disposal.

Local gov'ts struggling with cat disposals

Local gov'ts struggling with cat disposals

KOCHI, Japan - A cat named Mei sits on the shoulder of an official at the Chuo Small Animal Management Center in the city of Kochi on Sept. 4, 2013. Mei was among cats brought to the center for disposal.

Pyrography artist Hamada make 3 dreams come true

Pyrography artist Hamada make 3 dreams come true

SHIOJIRI, Japan - Photo taken Sept. 4, 2013 shows self-taught pyrography artist Soji Hamada drawing a dog with an electrically heated pen at his home in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture. Hamada makes animal images as true to nature as possible, taking advantage of his experience as a breeder of birds and small animals at a zoo.

Pyrography artist Hamada make 3 dreams come true

Pyrography artist Hamada make 3 dreams come true

SHIOJIRI, Japan - Photo taken Sept. 4, 2013 shows self-taught pyrography artist Soji Hamada holding one of his favorite creations -- a picture of an owl -- at his home in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture. Hamada makes animal images as true to nature as possible, taking advantage of his experience as a breeder of birds and small animals at a zoo.

Workers at Kochi animal culling center seeking solace

Workers at Kochi animal culling center seeking solace

KOCHI, Japan - Photo taken March 5, 2013 shows a device to cull cats at the Small Animal Management Center in Kochi, Kochi Prefecture.

Workers at Kochi animal culling center seeking solace

Workers at Kochi animal culling center seeking solace

KOCHI, Japan - Photo taken March 22, 2013 shows dogs before being gassed several minutes later at the Small Animal Management Center in Kochi, Kochi Prefecture.

Zimbabwean artists raise awareness about conservation through carvings

STORY: Zimbabwean artists raise awareness about conservation through carvings DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artist carving out a lion figure from wood 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): CHAMUNORWA SHURAMATONGO, Wood Artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Shona): CHAMUNORWA SHURAMATONGO, Wood Artist STORYLINE: One small piece at a time, Chamunorwa Shuramatongo is in his own way fighting a noncombat battle against animal poaching with his exquisite artwork of wood-carved animal figures. The talented artist from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, uses wood from dried-out trees to make hand-carved pieces of art that portray Zimbabwe's wildlife diversity. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): CHAMUNORWA SHURAMATONGO, Wood Artist "What I am saying is, let's conserve our wildlife so that when tourists come and see them, they will leave foreign currencies for the government and support us by buying goods so that we can make a living." He said each of his carvings, w

Xinjiang, my home: A herder's happy life

STORY: Xinjiang, my home: A herder's happy life DATELINE: March 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Awahan Amut's family's daily lives STORYLINE: Awahan Amut and her husband are herders in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang. Running a small animal husbandry and farming business, Awahan Amut and her family are leading a happy life. Hello everyone. I'm Awahan Amut. This is my husband. He is preparing fodder for the cattle and the sheep. These are my two children. The sister often accompanies her brother to play games. The main income of our family comes from livestock raising and farming. When we are not busy in the winter, I will learn from other villagers the knowledge on farming and breeding, to keep improving my skills. We also spend time tutoring the children on their homework. Hurry up, meal is ready! My oldest son is a senior student in high school. He does great in school. We all hope he can be admitted to his ide

Endangered animals spotted in north China

STORY: Endangered animals spotted in north China DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HULUNBUIR, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wild lynx 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XUE, Resident in Genhe City 3. various of the wild row deers STORYLINE: Mr. Xue, a resident of Aoluguya Township in Genhe City of Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, heard a dog bark and a faint sound outside his house on March 15. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XUE, Resident in Genhe City "Mom, a lynx came again. This time it's a little one." Mr. Xue said there were many small animals in his yard, and his parents occasionally prepared food for the wild animals. So the animals have often visited here. Some of them are aggressive, but they never hurt people. Lynx is a second-class protected animal in China and was listed on the IUCN Red List in 2014. On March 17, a citizen in Genhe City shot videos of four wild roe deers five kilometers away from the downtown area. After seeing the citizen,

NETHERLANDS-BIRDS

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)

Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

Fishing vessels leave a port in Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on the morning of Sept. 1, 2021, as the season's first "drive-hunting" of dolphins and small whales began amid criticism by animal-rights groups.