Pictures of the Year International

Panbe was a baby forest owl that was handed over to Mandana after being found. In the early days, the bird suffered from rickets (soft bones), but with Mandana's efforts and a proper diet, it was successfully treated and is gradually getting ready for release. Typically, baby owls are stolen from their nests to be sold in markets, where they often face improper feeding, illness, or death. Oct ,15, 2024 .Gorgan, Iran.