A sea lion was spotted resting on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro on December 18, surprising beachgoers with its unusual appearance during the summer season.
A sea lion was spotted on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, December 18, drawing the attention of locals and visitors alike with its rare summer appearance.
The Maritime Rescue Group quickly cordoned off the area, allowing the animal to rest undisturbed while observers from the community and the media kept their distance.
Suellen Santiago, coordinator of a local beach monitoring project, speculated that the sea lion might have stopped to rest during its migration.
Experts confirmed the sea lion appeared healthy, likely carried to the beach from the Antarctic region by a marine current.
A large dark stain was spotted off Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro this week, prompting concern from locals and environmental experts over its cause and potential impact.
Rio de Janeiro recorded a scorching 44°C , triggering the city's highest-level heat alert for the first time, disrupting daily life and raising concerns ahead of the upcoming carnival.
Brazil has announced the date and venue for the BRICS leaders' summit in 2025. It is planned to be held in Rio de Janeiro, from July 6 to 7.
A fire at a clothing factory in Rio de Janeiro left at least 20 people injured, with some in critical condition. The factory, which makes costumes for samba schools, was preparing for the upcoming Carnival.
As Christmas is near, Brazil celebrates early as Santa Claus arrives in his unique way, making this holiday season one to remember.
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A massive landslide in southern Switzerland this week buried the village of Blatten and blocked a river, creating a growing risk of flooding. Millions of cubic meters of ice, mud, and rock crashed down from a mountain on Wednesday, flooding the few buildings left in the village.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF)-backed project, “Strengthening Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agricultural Livelihoods in Southern Iraq” (SRVALI), was officially launched on the sidelines of the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference.
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China rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations of breaching a recent trade agreement, labeling them as "groundless" and warning it will respond decisively to protect its economic interests.
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
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