Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

An American alligator sits while researchers collect data during a crocodile and alligator research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park, FL, USA. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just right. Photo by Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

An American alligator swims through the water while attached to the boat for researchers to collect data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, left, holds an American alligator while Sergio Balaguera-Reina, research scientist studying conservation biology, collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park, FL, USA. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, holds a small alligator during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. This one was too small to tell the sex, so they put it back and do not collect data on smaller creatures. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water just right.

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, holds down an American alligator while his partner collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not enough, and they struggle to move or mate. They need the water j

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Gators Are Sensitive To Environmental Changes - Everglades

Kevin Olejniczak, wildlife technician, left, holds an American alligator while Sergio Balaguera-Reina, research scientist studying conservation biology, collects data during a research survey with the University of Florida Croc Docs team Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Everglades National Park. The alligators health is a good indicator of the health of the Everglades. Alligators like to hunt in the dark but tonight they’re the creatures being stalked, not for sport but for science by two University of Florida wildlife biologists, Sergio Balaguera-Reina and Kevin Olejiczak. Alligators, along with their cousins and co-residents crocodiles, are sensitive to environmental changes in the Everglades. That makes them what scientists call a good “indicator species” for assessing progress in the on-going multibillion-dollar effort to restore the natural water flow to the sprawling River of Grass. Gators are a bit like Goldilocks. Too much water, and they use too much energy trying to catching fish and other prey. Not e

T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-YILDIZ PALACE-REOPEN

T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-YILDIZ PALACE-REOPEN

(240724) -- ISTANBUL, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows a view of Yildiz Palace in Istanbul, Trkiye. After six years of restoration, Yildiz Palace in Istanbul, the final imperial governance venue of the Ottoman Empire, reopened its doors to visitors on July 19. Yildiz Palace was constructed in 1880 and expanded with additional venues and pavilions, sprawling across hills and valleys along the shores of the Bosphorus Strait. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Lei)

ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region

STORY: ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced people in Hile Alifa 2. various of Abaicho Boukar 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABAICHO BOUKAR, Displaced person 4. various of Feda Matna 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FEDA MATNA, Displaced person 6. various of Arsene Kouame 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ARSENE KOUAME, ICRC agricultural engineer STORYLINE: In Hile Alifa, a locality in Logone-et-Chari division of Cameroon's Far North region, hundreds of displaced people live in a sprawling mass of shelter made of wood and tall grass. Abaicho Boukar is one of them. He fled with his two wives and children after gunmen invaded his village, Karina, and inflicted pain and suffering on the villagers. They hoped to find peace and sanctuary when they arrived at Hile Alifa, but again, life became unbearable. More than 80 percent of the population in the region

UN-backed school lights path of hope for vulnerable refugee girls in Kenya

STORY: UN-backed school lights path of hope for vulnerable refugee girls in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: TURKANA, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of women refugee in Kakuma Refugee Camp 2. various of Lifeworks Tumaini Girls Secondary School 3. various of girls in class 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IRAGI AKILIMALI, Refugee from DRC 3. various of the principal 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPHINE NGUTA, Principal of Lifeworks Tumaini Girls Secondary School STORYLINE: For Iragi Akilimali, living in one of the largest refugee camps in Kenya has not diminished her dreams of becoming a doctor, a feat many of her peers would consider difficult. The 18-year-old student of Lifeworks Tumaini Girls Secondary School fled war in her native Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with her family in 2016 in search of a brighter future in Kenya and ended up at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya's northwestern county of Turkana. The sprawling refugee camp,

Gorgeous night view of China's "mountain city"

STORY: Gorgeous night view of China's "mountain city" SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:14 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing STORYLINE: Experience the breathtaking beauty of southwest China's Chongqing at night! The sprawling metropolis is known for its crisscrossed mountains and rivers. #China #mountaincity #Chongqing #drone #night #view Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

Zimbabwe's capital to build up in height as housing demand rises

STORY: Zimbabwe's capital to build up in height as housing demand rises SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Harare 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KEN SHARPE, Chief Executive Officer of West Properties Company 4. various of Harare STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "The population of Harare, which is Zimbabwe's capital and largest city, is growing and demand for urban land for housing is growing as well. Given that land is a finite resource and Harare cannot continue sprawling outwards, authorities say the sustainable way of meeting housing demand is to grow vertically, and at this site, a private company is building over a thousand apartments to meet Harare's demand for urban housing." Ken Sharpe, CEO of West Properties, which is constructing the project of a thousand apartments, said that compact living is becoming more popular today, contr

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

A State-level New District in Qingdao

A State-level New District in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - The West Coast New District of Qingdao, a state-level new district along Jiaozhou Bay, with its port, shipyards, beaches, bays and sprawling buildings, is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, September 3, 2023.

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yue Hongbin, head of Shangqiu's institute of cultural relics and archaeology, explains at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist uncovers ash pits at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 6, 2023 shows cypress branches at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist collects unearthed potteries at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist uncovers cypress branches at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist works at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows wares uncovered at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows wares uncovered at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists uncover cypress branches at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist collects mulberry branches at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-SHANGQIU-ANCIENT RELICS-BRANCHES (CN)

(230109) -- SHANGQIU, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist works at a relic site in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 6, 2023. Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have uncovered a sprawling layer of mulberry and cypress branches, believed to be the foundation of an ancient city wall. Covering an area of nearly 400 square meters in the city of Shangqiu, the branches are dated to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), according to the city's institute of cultural relics and archaeology. (Xinhua/Li An)

Subic Bay freeport zone

Subic Bay freeport zone

SUBIC BAY, Philippines - Photo taken on Nov. 23, 2012, shows the sprawling Subic Bay Freeport Zone in the northern Philippine province of Zambales, which was a U.S. Naval Base until 1992. Aside from the internal challenges it faces 20 years after its conversion into an economic hub, the freeport zone is also seen as playing a role in the Philippines' strategy in dealing with its heightening territorial row with China in the South China Sea.

Kyokutenho wins summer basho

Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born Kyokutenho (back) sends Tochiozan sprawling with a smackdown in a playoff at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012, the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The No. 7 maegashira became the oldest wrestler in the modern era to win his career first title at 37 years, 8 months.

Kyokutenho wins summer basho

Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born Kyokutenho (L) sends Tochiozan sprawling with a smackdown in a playoff at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012, the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The No. 7 maegashira became the oldest wrestler in the modern era to win his career first title at 37 years, 8 months.

Sega Sammy chief Satomi

Sega Sammy chief Satomi

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. Chairman and President Hajime Satomi gives a press conference on April 3, 2012 at the sprawling ''Seagaia'' resort in Miyazaki. Sega Sammy acquired Seagaia operator Phoenix Resort K.K. the previous week.

Baruto wins 1st match as ozeki

Baruto wins 1st match as ozeki

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted Estonian ozeki Baruto smacks down Georgian maegashira Tochinoshin during the first day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 9, 2010. Baruto sent Tochinoshin sprawling with a stab to the head in his first match at sumo's second-highest rank.

Hakuho and Ama win again as Kyushu meet goes down to wire

Hakuho and Ama win again as Kyushu meet goes down to wire

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) sends ozeki Chiyotaikai sprawling to the sandy surface with a beltless armthrow to post a 12-2 record at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 22.

Miyabiyama suffers 1st defeat at Kyushu sumo

Miyabiyama suffers 1st defeat at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Rank-and-filer Miyabiyama (L) is sent sprawling with a beltless arm technique by Mongolian Kyokutenho, suffering his first defeat on the eighth day of the 15-day Kyushui Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 16.

Kotomitsuki defeated by Toyonoshima at Kyushu sumo

Kotomitsuki defeated by Toyonoshima at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Top maegashira Toyonoshima sends ozeki Kotomitsuki sprawling to the dirt on the fifth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 13.

Asashoryu escapes defeat on 5th day of New Year sumo

Asashoryu escapes defeat on 5th day of New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Asashoryu (L) just manages to bend over the edge of the ring as No. 2 maegashira Toyonoshima is left sprawling on the ground, giving the yokozuna a narrow victory on the fifth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 17. Asashoryu remains one match behind undefeated yokozuna Hakuho.

Aminishiki loses to Chiyotaikai at autumn sumo

Aminishiki loses to Chiyotaikai at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted sekiwake Aminishiki (L) was sent sprawling to a second defeat at the hands of ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 18.

Hakuho upends Kakizoe

Hakuho upends Kakizoe

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna-chasing Hakuho (L) sends Kakizoe sprawling to the sandy surface with an arm pull-down technique to stay one off the pace on the seventh day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15.

Asashoryu, Tochi fall on 2nd day at summer sumo

Asashoryu, Tochi fall on 2nd day at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu is sent sprawling out in a shock defeat against Wakanosato on the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 8.

Kotooshu proves he is worthy ozeki candidate

Kotooshu proves he is worthy ozeki candidate

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu (L) proved he is a worthy candidate for ozeki promotion when he sent Chiyotaikai sprawling on the penultimate day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 26.

Sprawling new mall in Gunma overshadows area shops

Sprawling new mall in Gunma overshadows area shops

TOKYO, Japan - The Ota Shopping Center, run by the Aeon Co. group, is crowded with shoppers on July 22 after opening last December in the city of Ota, Gunma Prefecture.