A farmer splashes water on his water buffalo during the traditional parade before the annual Chonburi Buffalo Race in Chonburi, Thailand. AFP
A farmer splashes water on his water buffalo during the traditional parade before the annual Chonburi Buffalo Race in Chonburi, Thailand. AFP
A gull flies under a bridge on the Sava river in Belgrade, Serbia. AP Photo
A gull flies under a bridge on the Sava river in Belgrade, Serbia. AP Photo
A stork stands on a traffic sign pointing to a nature reserve in Bechingen, Germany. Thomas Warnack/dpa via AP
A stork stands on a traffic sign pointing to a nature reserve in Bechingen, Germany. Thomas Warnack/dpa via AP
One of three Northern Bottlenose whales swims near Garelochhead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
One of three Northern Bottlenose whales swims near Garelochhead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Birds rest on electric power pillars near Veles, North Macedonia. Reuters
Birds rest on electric power pillars near Veles, North Macedonia. Reuters
A newborn pangolin is fed by a staff member at Taipei Zoo. AFP
A newborn pangolin is fed by a staff member at Taipei Zoo. AFP
A mother panda cleans her 36-day-old cub at Taipei Zoo. AFP
A mother panda cleans her 36-day-old cub at Taipei Zoo. AFP
Birds fly over the medieval Charles Bridge as the sun rises in Prague, Czech Republic. Reuters
Birds fly over the medieval Charles Bridge as the sun rises in Prague, Czech Republic. Reuters
Reflected in a window, a wild macaw eats peanuts on the edge of a balcony, in Caracas, Venezuela. AP Photo
Reflected in a window, a wild macaw eats peanuts on the edge of a balcony, in Caracas, Venezuela. AP Photo
Vultures stand near the carcass of a cayman on the banks of the Cuiaba River at the Encontro das Aguas state park in the Pantanal wetlands near Pocone, Mato Grosso state, Brazil. AP Photo
Vultures stand near the carcass of a cayman on the banks of the Cuiaba River at the Encontro das Aguas state park in the Pantanal wetlands near Pocone, Mato Grosso state, Brazil. AP Photo
A lizard sits between grapes in the steep Calmond vineyard over the Mosel river in Bremm, Germany. AP Photo
A lizard sits between grapes in the steep Calmond vineyard over the Mosel river in Bremm, Germany. AP Photo
Veterinarians work on the paws of a Jaguar named Ousado, who suffered second degree burns during the fires in the Pantanal region, at the headquarters of Nex Felinos, an NGO aimed at defending endangered wild cats, in the city of Corumba, Goias state, Brazil. AP Photo
Veterinarians work on the paws of a Jaguar named Ousado, who suffered second degree burns during the fires in the Pantanal region, at the headquarters of Nex Felinos, an NGO aimed at defending endangered wild cats, in the city of Corumba, Goias state, Brazil. AP Photo
A 2-month-old Rhino calf named Atanasio runs in his enclosure during a tour of the Buin Zoo in Santiago, Chile. AP Photo
A 2-month-old Rhino calf named Atanasio runs in his enclosure during a tour of the Buin Zoo in Santiago, Chile. AP Photo
A Harris hawk sits on Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square in London. EPA
A Harris hawk sits on Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square in London. EPA
An environmental agent try to help recovering one of the eight pilot whales stranded at El Tranqueru beach in Asturias, Northern Spain. EPA
An environmental agent try to help recovering one of the eight pilot whales stranded at El Tranqueru beach in Asturias, Northern Spain. EPA
A newborn Southern Pudu baby with his mother in the enclosure at the Zoo in Cologne. EPA
A newborn Southern Pudu baby with his mother in the enclosure at the Zoo in Cologne. EPA
A flock of sheep goes down the road on Col du Glandon, near Saint Colomban Des Villards, a mountain pass in the Dauphine Alps in Savoy, France. AFP
A flock of sheep goes down the road on Col du Glandon, near Saint Colomban Des Villards, a mountain pass in the Dauphine Alps in Savoy, France. AFP

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This week in wildlife - the best pictures of animals around the world

Take a look at some of the best images of wildlife from the past week

The National

October 01, 2020

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More wildlife and environment stories from The National:

Whale sharks spotted at beachside community in Abu Dhabi

Jaguar burned by fires in Brazil is helped back to health

Middle East among 'world's most vulnerable' for ecological threats

The man who lived with camels for weeks to get them to accept him

At least 40 dolphins die after Mauritius oil spill

International Dog Day: UAE residents share stories of their rescue dogs

'Worse than a prison sentence'

Marie Byrne, a counsellor who volunteers at the UAE government's mental health crisis helpline, said the ordeal the crew had been through would take time to overcome.

“It was worse than a prison sentence, where at least someone can deal with a set amount of time incarcerated," she said.

“They were living in perpetual mystery as to how their futures would pan out, and what that would be.

“Because of coronavirus, the world is very different now to the one they left, that will also have an impact.

“It will not fully register until they are on dry land. Some have not seen their young children grow up while others will have to rebuild relationships.

“It will be a challenge mentally, and to find other work to support their families as they have been out of circulation for so long. Hopefully they will get the care they need when they get home.”

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The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Tips from the expert

Dobromir Radichkov, chief data officer at dubizzle and Bayut, offers a few tips for UAE residents looking to earn some cash from pre-loved items.

  1. Sellers should focus on providing high-quality used goods at attractive prices to buyers.
  2. It’s important to use clear and appealing photos, with catchy titles and detailed descriptions to capture the attention of prospective buyers.
  3. Try to advertise a realistic price to attract buyers looking for good deals, especially in the current environment where consumers are significantly more price-sensitive.
  4. Be creative and look around your home for valuable items that you no longer need but might be useful to others.
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