International Guide Dog Day falls on the last Wednesday of April each year, honoring the vital role guide dogs play in supporting the independence and mobility of people with visual impairments.
On May 1, a day that celebrates hard work, let's meet some animal "model workers" who live in harmony with humans.
A guide dog in service in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, east China, September 22, 2024. /VCG
Otters serve as "water quality inspectors" in rivers and wetlands – their presence often signals ecological recovery.
Two otters face off over a crayfish in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, December 2, 2024. /VCG
Alpacas are believed to help reduce stress and depression, as well as ease loneliness.
Alpacas meet an 85-year-old lady during a visit to a nursing home in Glasgow, the UK, October 21, 2021. /VCG
Police horses assist with urban patrols and maintaining order at major events, showcasing both strength and discipline.
Police horses are trained in Ankara, Türkiye, April 9, 2021. /VCG
Carrier pigeons once played key roles in wartime communication, delivering critical messages across long distances.
A carrier pigeon sits in its cage in the exhibition hall in Dortmund, Germany, December 17, 2022. /VCG
(Cover: A rescue dog. /VCG)