Panda, Tuan Tuan, dies in Taiwan zoo
The animal has appeared increasingly lethargic and unsteady on his feet in recent months, arousing concerns on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.
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Tourists dazzled by sight of thousands of jumping fish on a Krabi island
Locals call these fish “Ta Maew”, or cat-eye fish, that usually live in shallow waters near the shore. They occasionally jump on land and locals would collect them as food.