
This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows a verreaux's eagle-owl at Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1904, the zoo is situated in the leafy northern suburb of Johannesburg. It houses about 2,000 animals. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows a marabou stork at Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1904, the zoo is situated in the leafy northern suburb of Johannesburg. It houses about 2,000 animals. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows a waterbuck at Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1904, the zoo is situated in the leafy northern suburb of Johannesburg. It houses about 2,000 animals. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows white rhinos at Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1904, the zoo is situated in the leafy northern suburb of Johannesburg. It houses about 2,000 animals. (Photo: Xinhua)