Conservationists release 155 Española Giant-Tortoises in the Galapagos. Also named Chelonoidis hoodensis, this breed on Santa Fe island will help replace a similar species that died out 150 years ago. Video provided by AFP
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Biodegradable glitter, the new trend for carnival in Brazil
A Brazilian architect, who wanted to make people aware of the amount of plastic used in makeup glitter for events such as the Rio carnival, is now making and selling a biodegradable glitter, which she hopes will replace the conventional material used b…
Touchdown on asteroid: Japan probe lands successfully
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency staff members at Institute of Space and Astronautical Science celebrate after the probe sent to collect samples from an asteroid 300 million kilometres away for clues about the origin of life and the solar system land…
Trump-Kim t-shirts are hot items in Vietnam
In Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, souvenir vendor Truong Thanh Duc is busy making T-shirts for the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Video provided by AFP
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It’s a bird? It’s a plane? It’s a birdwatching app
Like keeping an eye on the birds in your backyard feeders? In France, there’s an app for that and it’s not just a way to pass the time: the data collected by amateur birdwatchers is logged and used by researchers in a project sponsored by …
Sharks in Israel’s warm winter waters attract divers
Every winter, as sea temperatures drop, sharks seeking warmer waters head to a northern Israeli shore, drawing enthusiasts who take the plunge in hopes of catching a glimpse of the enigmatic predators. Video provided by AFP
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Taiwan sky shines bright as lantern festival kicks off
Visitors flock to Pingxi Village in northern Taiwan for the island’s annual lantern festival.
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Girls sport their ancestors’ hair for lunar new year in China
Girls with large headpieces made from the hair of their ancestors, wearing intricately patterned dresses, dance in isolated villages in southwest China to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Video provided by AFP
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Taiwan couples race piggyback for lunar new year glory
More than two dozen couples take part in a piggyback contest in Taiwan as part of the Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan. Video provided by AFP
Drug ‘godfathers’ surrender to Bangladesh police
Some 102 Bangladeshi meth dealers have surrendered to authorities at a pre-scheduled ceremony in a coastal town, as a Philippines-style anti-narcotics crackdown sows fear among kingpins. Bangladesh last year launched a “war” on drugs following a prolif…