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My Kenya safari - Herd of wild female Impalas on lookout at water hole at Masai Mara. Some are pregnant. Uncropped image
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On a sunny spring evening, an adult Cockatoo waits patiently at our garden for handouts - uncropped image. Some cockatoo species have been adversely affected by habitat loss.
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At the Nandaimon (Great South Gate) to Todaiji temple (a World Heritage Site), Nara city, Japan, deer mingle freely with visitors. They are protected by law and are not shy of humans.
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On a sunny winter morning, pretty Calla Lilies in bloom in garden. The inflorescences are large and often colourful
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On a sunny summer morning at the wetland, adult Australian Pied Cormorant carries a large twig for its nest wetland. It effortlessly skims the water surface
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See today's 3 km queue in Sydney to see rare huge bloom of Titan Arum or Corpse flower (see inset) that blooms every 10 years. Bloom lasts only a day and smells of rotting meat to attract flies for pollination. See video on my YouTube channel - link below
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On a sunny summer evening, lovely Syzygium Cascade sprays in full bloom at our garden. It has spectacular pink powder-puff flowers.
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Today's striking Anthurium blooms at our garden. All parts of the plant are poisonous. If ingested, may cause mild stomach disorders.
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On a sunny winter evening, pretty Rose buds unravelling at our garden. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies.
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On a hot sunny winter noon, Euphorbia ammak plants stand out in the garden. Flowers are very tiny and undeveloped and found on the tip of each stem
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Amazing to see wild adult male Asian Elephant intentionally block half of road to slow down traffic on busy highway in Sri Lanka. Elephants here aware that travellers sometimes give them food. Watch my video of this on YouTube - link below
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Startled Australian Magpie adult at seeing an unexpected feeding opportunity at our garden. Uncropped image. On Explore 17 Jan 2025
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On a sunny spring morning at the wetland, adult Aussie Raven carries human junk food (fast food chips) for consumption. The common raven has been revered as a spiritual figure or godlike creature in some communities.
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This morning's damp overcast drizzly weather, Sydney CBD busy with people, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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On a sunny autumn morning, large Orb Weaver Spider sunbathes at its web at the wetlands. It has grown large and undetected because of its secluded location away from predators - uncropped image
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On a sunny spring morning, pair of cute Australian Wood ducks take off from the wetland. It is widespread in Australia, including Tasmania.
