An increasing number of stray animals are seen in public areas in the epicenter Wuhan to search for food as few people go out to feed them because of a lockdown. (Photos: Liu Yu, compiled by Bai Yuanqi)

They cross the empty streets fearlessly.

They have to hunt each corner of the city and usually travel much further than ever for food when almost all the restaurants and shops closed.

An increasing number of stray animals are seen in public areas in the epicenter Wuhan to search for food as few people go out to feed them because of a lockdown.

They have to hunt each corner of the city and usually travel much further than ever for food when almost all the restaurants and shops closed.