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As the Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse, scientists are revealing surprising discoveries about these beloved animals—from their ability to smell human fear to wild horses making a remarkable comeback from extinction.
Traditional prayers, fireworks, and temple visits marked Lunar New Year celebrations across East Asia on Tuesday as millions welcomed the Year of the Horse. The festivities blended ancient customs with modern touches, including humanoid robots joining the celebrations.
More than a thousand worshippers gathered at Hong Kong's Wong Tai Sin Temple for the beloved Lunar New Year tradition of burning the first incense sticks. The annual ritual brings communities together to pray for health and prosperity as they welcome the Year of the Horse.
Hundreds of millions across Asia welcomed the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks, and festivities as China ushered in the Year of the Horse. The celebration is expected to boost economies and bring families together across the globe.
People across four continents celebrated the Lunar New Year with temple prayers, spectacular fireworks, and dragon dances to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. From Hong Kong to Moscow to Buenos Aires, communities gathered to mark one of the world's most cherished holidays.
Beijing's streets came alive with red lanterns and traditional celebrations as China welcomed the Year of the Horse on Tuesday. The holiday symbolizes optimism and fresh opportunities for millions across the country.
Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade will light up Tsim Sha Tsui with trendy toy sensation Labubu, traditional wishing trees, and performers from around the world. The February 17 celebration expects to draw 100,000 people, half of them tourists eager to ring in the Year of the Horse.
When retired police horse Dottie collapsed on icy ground and couldn't stand, specialized rescue training made the difference between panic and a successful save. The 29-year-old mare is alive today because her barn manager took a course she hoped never to use.
Four decades after the Przewalski's horse went extinct in China's wild, 900 now roam free across the country's grasslands. The last truly wild horse species on Earth is making a stunning comeback thanks to patient conservation work.
Scientists discovered 200,000-year-old horse DNA at a German archaeological site where ancient genetic material shouldn't have survived. The find could unlock genetic secrets from thousands of previously unexplored archaeological sites worldwide.
A fearless nine-year-old traveling in Egypt confronted riding instructors who assigned dangerous horses to her beginner friends. Her confident advocacy for safety earned her praise across social media.
Italy is considering groundbreaking legislation that would ban horse meat and officially classify horses, donkeys, and mules as companion animals rather than food. The bill has gained bipartisan support and reflects a major cultural shift, with 83% of Italians already choosing not to eat horse meat.
Divers pulled a stunning 2,500-year-old marble horse from the waters off Sicily, possibly solving a century-old archaeological mystery. The ancient Greek sculpture may belong to one of the most extraordinary temples ever built. ##
A 29-year-old horse named Dream fell off a bridge into a freezing Montana creek, but a brand-new large animal rescue program saved his life on their very first call. Dream is now back home, eating and alert.
Hong Kong kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations with a spectacular night parade that drew crowds hours before showtime. Families, tourists, and exchange students lined the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui for the "Best Fortune World Party" featuring 12 floats and nearly 60 performing groups.
A Virginia Quarter Horse named Fancy just earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest living horse at 37 years old. Her secret? A lifetime of devoted care from the owner who's loved her since age eight.
A Virginia horse has claimed the world record as the oldest living horse at 37 years old, thanks to decades of devoted care from the woman who's loved her since childhood. Paige Blumer and Fancy prove that lifelong bonds create magic.
A factory worker accidentally sewed a toy horse's smile upside down, creating a frowning face that perfectly captures how millions of workers feel. Now the "crying horse" is selling out across China as the Year of the Horse begins.
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A rare Przewalski's horse foal was born at the Bronx Zoo in April, marking another victory for the only truly wild horse species that vanished from nature 60 years ago. Today, about 2,000 of these stocky, dun-colored horses exist worldwide thanks to breeding programs and reintroduction efforts.
Despite higher rents, vendors at Hong Kong's biggest Lunar New Year fair are celebrating a massive crowd comeback, with some reporting 50% more visitors than last year. The festive energy signals renewed confidence as shoppers return to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
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