A parrot performs weightlifting (Left). A vulture walks on a wire (Right). Two vultures drag a rope with their beaks. A sports game played by birds was held in a park in Wuhan on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Having received special training, different kinds of birds competed in various sports, bringing laughter to the audience. [Photo: cnhubei.com]

(CRI.cn July 10, 2008)