China: Burning Bicycle Left in Middle of Road After Rider Escapes in Chongqing

On April 3, 2026, in Chongqing, videos captured a man cycling steadily along a city street when the rear part of his bicycle unexpectedly caught fire. The rider appeared startled and immediately reacted by jumping off the bicycle to avoid injury. As the fire intensified within seconds, he moved away from the burning vehicle.

China: Kitten Startled by Its Own Reflection in Mirror

On March 22, 2026, a video was filmed in Yunnan Province, southwestern China, showing a kitten noticing its reflection in a mirror. The kitten seemed surprised and confused by its own image, reacting as if another animal were standing before it.

China: Tiny Parrot Turns Fluffy Chick Into Its Personal Ride at Amusement Park

On November 9, 2025, in Hebei Province, northern China, a bright green parrot hopped onto the back of a fluffy chick at a children's amusement park, perching there like a tiny rider. The impatient parrot pecked the chick a few times to urge it forward, sending the startled chick trotting anxiously across the floor.

China: Child Stomps in Frustration as Monkey Drinks His Iced Tea

On February 5, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, a monkey startled a young boy by snatching his bottle of iced tea and drinking it. The boy was seen stomping his feet in anger and sobbing in frustration as the monkey finished the drink and walked away unbothered.

China: Man and Golden Retriever Fall From Swing in Henan

On December 19, 2025, in Henan, China, a video showed a man attempting to swing while holding one of his golden retrievers, but the swing tipped, causing both the man and dog to fall. Both appeared startled, and viewers hoped they were unharmed.

China: Driver Tows Giant Fish Through City Street

On September 16, 2025, passersby in Anhui province, eastern China, were startled to see a white car towing a massive fish. The fish was suspended from the rear window by a rope threaded through its mouth, with its tail nearly scraping the road and its body almost as tall as the vehicle. While some locals speculated the driver was flaunting a trophy catch, others raised concerns over hygiene and traffic safety.

China: Rat Crawls Onto Bed as Mother Sleeps Next to Baby

This video shows the moment a Chinese mother was startled awake when a rat crawled onto her bed as she slept beside her baby. In Jiangxi, China, the rat is seen moving along the headboard before the mother wakes up after being bitten and immediately checks on her child.

China: Vehicle Spins 360 Degrees Into Oncoming Lane After Aggressive Cut-Off

On September 1, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a video filmed from inside a car shows the vehicle losing control after another driver abruptly cut in front of it. The sudden maneuver caused the driver to swerve, sending the car into a full 360-degree spin before skidding across the center line toward the oncoming lane. The spinning vehicle startled two small trucks approaching from the opposite direction, forcing both drivers to brake sharply. In the footage, the trucks appear frozen in place as the car spins to a halt just meters away.

China: Weasel Pops Out of Moving Car’s Engine, Startles Shanghai Driver

This bizarre moment was captured on October 9, 2025, in Shanghai, China, when Mr. Peng spotted a weasel emerging from his car engine while driving on the highway. The yellow weasel briefly poked its head out from under the hood before slipping back inside about a minute later. Startled, Mr. Peng drove to a repair shop, where a mechanic opened the hood and found the animal lying calmly on top of the car’s refrigerator unit, as if it had made the engine its home.

China: Tiny Hedgehog Spotted on Quiet Night Street in Shanxi

On July 26, 2025, in Shanxi, located in northern China, a driver noticed a small round creature on a quiet street at night. Turning on his headlights, he saw a tiny hedgehog walking slowly across the road. The hedgehog looked startled by the light, turned around, and started walking away with its chubby little paws. The adorable scene melted viewers’ hearts, as Chinese netizens called it “the cutest traffic encounter ever.”

China: Pet Parrot Saved From Toilet, Given Improvised Bath Instead

On October 24, 2025, in Guangxi, a woman discovered her green parrot falling into a squat toilet. Startled, she quickly used a pair of chopsticks to lift the bird out. She then placed the parrot into a plastic water scoop, allowing it to continue washing safely.

China: Playful Tiger Cub Ambushes Keeper From Behind at Shanxi Zoo

On February 22, 2023, at Linfen Zoo in Shanxi, a young tiger playfully pounced on a woman who seemed familiar with it. Onlookers were startled, though she laughed and played along. The clip went viral, with experts reminding that even tiger cubs can be unpredictable and strong.

China: Sinkhole Opens Suddenly Beneath Man’s Feet in Sichuan

On October 13, 2025, in Bazhong, Sichuan, a video captured the alarming moment when a Chinese man fell into a sinkhole that suddenly opened beneath him while he was hanging laundry in his courtyard. Startled by the sudden drop, the man quickly climbed out of the hole, escaping without major injuries.

China: Shop Cat Jumps in Shock After Another Cat Suddenly Meows Outside

This video, captured in Guangxi on June 5, shows the hilarious moment a shop cat named Caige jumped back in shock when another cat outside suddenly shouted at him.

China: Man Rushes To Help After Car Flips Over On Busy Road

On October 23, 2024, in Chuzhou, located in eastern China’s Anhui province, a video captured a dramatic moment on a bustling road. A man and his partner were on their way home when they suddenly heard startled shouts as a nearby car lost control and flipped over. Reacting quickly, the man pulled over and rushed to the scene to check on the occupants and provide assistance. His swift response and willingness to help those in need garnered admiration from viewers.

China: Spectacular Lightning Strike Illuminates Skies Over Urumqi

On July 31, 2024, residents of Urumqi in Xinjiang, northwest China, witnessed an extraordinary display of nature’s power. A massive lightning strike, preceded by several smaller flashes, lit up the night sky with an intense light that nearly turned it white. The final, most intense flash appeared to split the sky open and created a visual effect resembling a large spark in the distance. The dramatic scene was so vivid that the filmer, startled by the intensity, mistakenly thought there was a fire and quickly alerted her husband.

China: Lightning Strike Startles Woman Filming A Selfie In Lhasa

A woman in Lhasa was startled by a lightning strike behind her when she was capturing a video outdoors on June 12.

China: Family Outdoor Cookout Turns Into Fiery Blast In Guizhou

Family members were startled after an outdoor cookout turned into a fiery blast while they were preparing a meal on May 24 in Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou. It seems that the concrete floor under the outdoor cooking table exploded due to the heat. According to the owner of the footage, they piled up some bricks on the concrete floor for the cookout at the time and also padded the floor with some dust knowing that the concrete could explode. Since the area was surrounded by bricks, the direction of the explosion went straight up to the table. Luckily no one in the family was hurt.

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby catches a flying fish over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby stands on the mast of a ship in the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Red-footed boobies fly over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby catches a flying fish over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby catches a flying fish over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby stands on the mast of a ship in the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Red-footed boobies fly over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Photo by Ding Yongchang/Xinhua)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby catches a flying fish over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby catches a flying fish over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby flies over the South China Sea, May 24, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-ECO-RED-FOOTED BOOBY (CN)

(240528) -- HAIKOU, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A red-footed booby catches a flying fish over the South China Sea, May 22, 2024. The South China Sea is home to a diverse array of marine life, including the flying fish, a unique creature which has the remarkable ability to leap out of the water and glide for short distances while under attack or disturbed by the sounds of nearby vessels. Among the many predators of the flying fish, the red-footed booby stands out as a particularly skilled hunter. Recognized as a national second-class protected wild animal, the red-footed booby has earned the nickname "hunter of flying fish." These birds are often seen accompanying ships and preying on flying fish that are startled by the ships. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

Sumo wrestlers throw beans amid scandal

Sumo wrestlers throw beans amid scandal

NARITA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) and sekiwake Kisenosato scatter beans during the annual Bean-Throwing Festival marking the lunar calendar start of spring at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2011, drawing some 35,000 worshippers. Baruto commented on the sumo match-fixing scandal which broke the previous day, saying that he was ''startled'' after watching the news on TV.

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Sumo wrestlers throw beans amid scandal

Sumo wrestlers throw beans amid scandal

NARITA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) and sekiwake Kisenosato scatter beans during the annual Bean-Throwing Festival marking the lunar calendar start of spring at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2011, drawing some 35,000 worshippers. Baruto commented on the sumo match-fixing scandal which broke the previous day, saying that he was ''startled'' after watching the news on TV. (Kyodo)