Landscapes category

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  Ilhéu de Cima e a moldura
  Photograph: Neide José Paixão
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  Flamingos in Hörmetci reeds
  Photograph: Ramazancirakoglu
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  Pulau Padar
  Photograph: YUS JULIADI
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  Minalungao Protected National Park
  Photograph: Jsinglador
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  Emirati Mountain
  Photograph: Ronnie Altising
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  Lake Meke Under The Milky Way
  Photograph: Spica-Vega Photo Arts (Banu Nazikcan)
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  Praia do Farol, Vila Nova de Milfontes
  Photograph: LuisMAfonso
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  Parque Nac dos Lençois Maranhenses Vania Passos 16
  Photograph: Vania Passos
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  Bufflos
  Photograph: Ramazancirakoglu
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  Sonnenaufgang im Naturpark Westliche Wälder Augsburg
  Photograph: Daniel139601

Macro/close-up category

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  Hunter baby chameleon
  Photograph: Mkrc85
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  Garranos fight
  Photograph: Norbertoe
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  Raja Ampat Santa Claus Pygmy Seahorse
  Photograph: ayub mooduto
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  Gemeine Goldwespe
  Photograph: Sven Damerow
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  Hello spring
  Photograph: Mkrc85
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  Iberian Ibex Fight
  Photograph: Norbertoe
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  Cavalluccio su spirografo
  Photograph: Roberto Strafella
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  Mediterranean chameleon
  Photograph: Mkrc85
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  Iberian Ibex in the snow
  Photograph: Norbertoe
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  Red Kangaroos at Sturt National Park NSW
  Photograph: PotMart186

Human rights and Environment special nomination

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  File:DSC4784 Nordufer Wittow Rügen Vogelwache
  Photograph: Roman.ubl
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  Windkraftanlagen in Ostfriesland
  Photograph: Stephan Sprinz
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  Die Enten beim Spatzieren
  Photograph: Eyimzan
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  DSC6600 Rheinaue Bremengrund Schwan am Rhein
  Photograph: Roman.ubl
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  Natur und Industrie
  Photograph: Stephan Sprinz

Australia

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  The Pinnacle, Grampians National Park Sunrise.jpg
  Photograph: User:Joshua Tagicakibau
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  Red Kangaroos at Sturt National Park NSW
  Photograph: User:PotMart186
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  Sharp-tailed Sandpiper at Lake Wollumboola, Jervis Bay National Park NSW
  Photograph: User:PotMart186
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  File:Mount Murchison Tasmania Mist.jpg
  Photograph: User:Joshua Tagicakibau
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  Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight, Cape Baily, Kamay Botany Bay NSW Jun 2022
  Photograph: User:Kytabu
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  A pair of Australian Zebra Finches at Sturt National Park NSW
  Photograph: User:PotMart186
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  Sacred Kingfisher juvenile at Heron Island, Capricornia Cays National Park QLD
  Photograph: User:PotMart186
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  Red-capped Robin male at Round Hill Nature Reserve NSW
  Photograph: User:PotMart186
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  File:Red-capped Plover male at Lake Wollumboola, Jervis Bay National Park NSW.jpg
  Photograph: User:PotMart186
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  Glasshouse Mountains from Mt Ngungun 5
  Photograph: User:Newretreads
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  Two weevils of the species Paratranes zimmermani on a Xanthorrhoea flower spike
  Photograph: User:Wugfinder
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  Bridled Tern at Heron Island, Capricornia Cays National Park QLD
  Photograph: User:PotMart186
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  Bungle Bungle Range Purnululu National Park, Carpark
  Photograph: User:Maclearite
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  Myrmecia flavicoma at Bunya Mountains National Park
  Photograph: User:Itsmenog
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  Fitzroy Island
  Photograph: User:Joshua Tagicakibau

Austria

Azerbaijan

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  Garanokhur lake. Ismailli State Reserve.
  Photograph: Tumanskaya Sabina
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  Kürmükçay river. Ilisu State Reserve.
  Photograph: Namikilisu
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  Maralgol lake. Goygol District.
  Photograph: Pavel.Heydarov
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  Mount Kapaz. Goygol District.
  Photograph: Pavel.Heydarov
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  Mud volcano. Gobustan State Reserve.
  Photograph: Tumanskaya Sabina
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  Rocks in Gobustan State Reserve.
  Photograph: Сёма Дядя
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  Goygol National Park.
  Photograph: Pavel.Heydarov
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  Gobustan State Reserve.
  Photograph: Сёма Дядя
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  Jäger's house. Ilisu State Reserve.
  Photograph: Namikilisu
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  Akhar-Bakhar ridge and Ganikh river. Qax State Nature Sanctuary.
  Photograph: Namikilisu

Belarus

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  Lake Narach in Narachanski National Park.
  Photograph: Blackgrif
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  Rumliova forest park in Hrodna.
  Photograph: Sonriska
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  Lake Maly Bolcyk in Narachanski National Park.
  Photograph: Эдита1974
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  Lake Hlublja in Blue Lakes Zakaznik.
  Photograph: Эдита1974
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  Cows at lake Niespiš in Braslaw Lakes National Park.
  Photograph: Slarovin
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  Braslaw Lakes.
  Photograph: Svetlana Besp
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  Hramiaki spring in Pastavy District.
  Photograph: Dehty
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  Squirrel in Paskievič Park of Homiel.
  Photograph: Diluted-Sasha
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  Lake Niespiš in Braslaw Lakes National Park.
  Photograph: Slarovin
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  Lake Hlublja in autumn.
  Photograph: Эдита1974

Benin

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  Agama agama around the Pendjari in Benin
  Photograph: KOUAGOU Damien
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  Hedgehog in one hand around the Pendjari in Benin
  Photograph: GANSO Rockis Gérovenso Sèdodjitché
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  sphinx caterpillar in Benin
  Photograph: Neutraliste
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  Hypolimnas anthedon autour du complexe Pendjari
  Photograph: AMADOU BAHLEMAN FARID
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  Asilidae autour du complexe around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Benin
  Photograph: AMADOU BAHLEMAN FARID
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  Dendrocygne veuf autour du complexe Pendjari.jpg around the Pendjari complex
  Photograph: AMADOU BAHLEMAN FARID
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  Cob de buffon in Parc Pendjari around the Pendjari complex in Benin
  Photograph: GANSO Rockis Gérovenso Sèdodjitché
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  Purchasing snails
  Photograph: Jaures Codjo
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  Insecte around the Pendjari complex in Benin
  Photograph: KOUAGOU Damien
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  Insecte Parc Pendjari around the Pendjari complex in Benin
  Photograph: AMADOU BAHLEMAN FARID
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  Jacqueville crocodile in a botanical garden in Benin
  Photograph:
  Photograph: AMADOU BAHLEMAN FARID
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  Desert crocodile around the Pendjari complex in Benin
  Photograph: AMADOU BAHLEMAN FARID
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  Diplopoda rampante at Abomey-calavi in Benin
  Photograph: Jaures Codjo
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  Eupropacris coerulea autour du coöplexe Pendjari in Benin
  Photograph: AMADOU BAHLEMAN FARID
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  Insectes in Benin
  Photograph: KOUAGOU Damien

Brazil

Not in ranked order.

Close-up

Landscape

Burundi

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  In the Rusizi National Park we find different animals
  Photograph: User: Rodnib
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  Tree in the Kibira forest, covered with algae
  Photograph: User: Ferdinand IF99
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  Trees and grasses in Kigwena Nature Reserve
  Photograph: User: Ntahonsigaye
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  Hippos sleeping on the sand in Rusizi National Park
  Photograph: User: Rodnib
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  Eucalyptus tree in the Kibira forest
  Photograph: User: Ferdinand IF99
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  Birds and nature along the Rusizi River
  Photograph: User: Rodnib
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  Southern part of the Kibira forest
  Photograph: User: Ferdinand IF99
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  Dry tree in the Rusizi National Park
  Photograph: User: Rodnib
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  Birch tree in Rusizi National Park
  Photograph: User: Rodnib
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  In the Rusizi National Park there are trees of different nature
  Photograph: User: Rodnib
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  Birds of different kinds are on the banks of the Rusizi River
  Photograph: User: Rodnib
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  On different trees of the natural forest reserve of Bururi you can see algae
  Photograph: User: Ferdinand IF99
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  UMURUNGAMBARE tree in Kigwena Nature Reserve
  Photograph: User: Ntahonsigaye
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  A flower in the forest of Kibira
  Photograph: User: Ferdinand IF99
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  Big tree in the forest of Kibira
  Photograph: User: Ferdinand IF99

Croatia

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  Nature park Telašćica.
  Photograph: Miroslav.vajdic (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  National park Plitvice Lakes.
  Photograph: Zysko serhii (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  Nature park Medvednica.
  Photograph: Miroslav.vajdic (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  Nature park Žumberak-Samoborsko gorje.
  Photograph: Hrvoje Bađinec (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  Nature park Kopački rit.
  Photograph: MirNA butterfly (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  Nature park Northern Velebit
  Photograph: Miroslav.vajdic (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  National park Plitvice Lakes.
  Photograph: Zysko serhii (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  Trakošćan
  Photograph: Hrvoje Bađinec (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  National park Krka.
  Photograph: Mladen Bozickovic (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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  National park Krka.
  Photograph: Marko Jukić -Majkl (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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  A royal crane a colorful bird in the zoological park of Kinshasa
  Photograph: User:Reshlove
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  The poultry that live at the shooting range in Kinshasa
  Photograph: User:Beheme
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  Congo river at mbudi/Kinshasa
  Photograph: User:Leon Bilili
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  Idjwi Island in Lake Kivu in eastern DRC
  Photograph: User:Reshlove
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  The border between the DRC and Congo Brazzaville on the Maluku side
  Photograph: User:Leon Bilili
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  Lake Kivu in the DRC in South Kivu
  Photograph: User:Reshlove
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  Idjwi Island in Lake Kivu in eastern DRC
  Photograph: User:Reshlove
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  Congo River to Mbudi-Kinshasa
  Photograph: User:Leon Bilili
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  Congo River to Mbudi-Kinshasa
  Photograph: User:Leon Bilili
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  Kinshasa Zoological Garden, Gypohierax angolensis commonly called palm vulture in the family Accipitridae and native to the DRC
  Photograph: User:Reshlove

Egypt

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  Watching Stars/ by User:Ahmed Emad Hamdy
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  Shoruk / by User:EssamShady
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  TOP OF ABBAS MOUNTAIN / by User:Hesham Farouk Ragab
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  الشروق من فوق جبل المنيا / by User:Abdo tahoon
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  Clown Fish Watching / by User:Magdyhassan9
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  Magic Lake , ElFayoum , Egypt / by User:Reem Yehia
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  وقت الغروب من بحيرة البرلس / by User:Abdo tahoon
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  A Path to the clouds / by User:Harby6020
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  The Deserted Path / by User:Harby6020
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  Among the stars / by User:Harby6020
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  بحر الرمال العظيم / by User:Mustafa Ali

Germany

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  LANDSCAPE: Coast of the Baltic Sea between Ahrenshoop and Wustrow, Fischland, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  Photograph: Jörg Braukmann
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  DETAIL: Chrysis ignita is a species of cuckoo wasp. Picture was taken on a meadow at the Elb dike near Rühstädt at nature reserve Wittenberge-Rühstädter Elbniederung.
  Photograph: Sven Damerow
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  LANDSCAPE: Evening mood at the Lothdorf stream, biotope Northern Lothdorf meadow.
  Photograph: Jan Czeczotka
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  DETAIL: Libelloides coccajus also called "owly sulphur" belonging to the family Ascalaphidae. This picture was taken at the nature reserve Badberg (Kaiserstuhl)
  Photograph: Herwig Winter
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  LANDSCAPE: Aerial view of The Aisch near Willersdorf
  Photograph: Ermell
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  DETAIL: A flower of Epilobium angustifolium L., the fireweed or willowherb. (Nature park Taunus, Hesse. Daylight LED lamp, black cardboard as background.)
  Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
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  LANDSCAPE: Flowing fog over the Kesselberg pass at Walchensee conservation area.
  Photograph: Jan Czeczotka
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  DETAIL: The Lummenfelsen of the island of Helgoland (NSG-Kennung 62) is located on the western rocky edge of Helgoland in the German Bight. The Gannet has been breeding on the Lummenfelsen since 1991; since then, there has been a sharp increase in stock
  Photograph: Xjvolker
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  LANDSCAPE: Sunrise in a deciduous forest in the Western Forests Nature Park near Augsburg.
  Photograph: Daniel139601
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  DETAIL: Dasypoda hirtipes, also called pantaloon bee or hairy-legged mining bee, sitting on a flower in the nature reserve area Gülper See.
  Photograph: Sven Damerow
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  LANDSCAPE: Former dolomite quarry near Ludwag in Franconian Switzerland, aerial view
  Photograph: Ermell
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  DETAIL: Centre of a flower of Anemone nemorosa, the wood anemone, as seen from the side. (Nature park Rhein-Taunus, Hesse. Daylight LED lamp, black cardboard as background.)
  Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
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  LANDSCAPE: Aerial view Cherry orchard near Wannbach in Franconian Switzerland
  Photograph: Ermell
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  DETAIL: European stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, photographed in flight.
  Photograph: Herwig Winter
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  LANDSCAPE: Felsberg near Lautertal, which is part of the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, you can discover huge stones that are often overgrown with moss. This sight of the old trees in combination with the huge stones and the morning mist makes people dream of the land of the elves.
  Photograph: Stefan Heß

Ghana

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  ISedimentary Rocks Inside The White Volta In East Mapurugu District, Gambaga In The North East Region Of Ghana
  Photograph: User:Tahiru Rajab
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  Photograph: User:Obed9armah
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  Kintampo waterfalls in Ghana
  Photograph: User:Araphat Abass
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  Photograph: User:EMANSTRAWBERRY
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  Photograph: User:Malibu xoxo
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  Naturally formed amazing cliff. Looks like the one on top was intentionally placed there. It appears it's falling down but has been there for ages
  Photograph: User:Yawpk
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  I took this Photo with my Phone when the Clouds interrupted a sunset creating a beautiful sun rays that brightened the sky. Edited with Instagram
  Photograph: User:Ainoo Charles
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  In this photo, are two men sitting in a canoe and having a conversation as they paddle the canoe on the green waters.
  Photograph: User:Aud Content
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  A BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF SIR CHARLES BEACH RESORT IN WINNEBA IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA
  Photograph: User:Tahiru Rajab
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  Mumford Is A Fishing Community In The Gomoa West District
  Photograph: User:Tahiru Rajab
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  Photograph: User:Dangbe23
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  A Herd of Waterbuck At The Mole National Park - Savannah Region Northern Ghana
  Photograph: Sheihu Salawatia
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  Northern Ghana Warthog at Mole National Park in Savannah Region
  Photograph: User:Sheihu Salawatia
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  Photograph: User:Malibu xoxo
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  A Zebra Grazing At Mole National Park. Zebras are all with black and white stripes and are said to be native to Africa.
  Photograph: User:Tahiru Rajab

Guinea

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  Kilissi waterfall in kindia
  Photograph: User:M keita1321
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  Image de Nbereyakhory
  Photograph: User:Aboubacarkhoraa
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  a sculpture workshop in the forest of Kilissi
  Photograph: User:M keita1321
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  picture of Bereyakhori
  Photograph: User:Aboubacarkhoraa
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  Little Tiko kindia
  Photograph: User:M keita1321
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  A rock with the shape of the map of Guinea.
  Photograph: User:M keita1321
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  The waters of kindia
  Photograph: User:Sayd224
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  The descent of the waters of Kilissi
  Photograph: User:M keita1321
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  In kindia the waters of Kilissi
  Photograph: User:M keita1321
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  A Baobab in Kindia
  Photograph: User:Aboubacarkhoraa
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  Palm trees on the road to the university of foulaya
  Photograph: User:M keita1321
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  Bereyakhory Lake in Kindia
  Photograph: User:Aboubacarkhoraa

Indonesia

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  Santa Claus Pygmy Seahorse. A Denise's pygmy seahorse variant at Marine Conservation Area, Raja Ampat Regency.
  Photograph: Ayub Mooduto
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  Lorentz National Park, Papua.
  Photograph: Ganjarmustika1904
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  Moor macaque at Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park. Description.
  Photograph: Alampapoto
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  Black-capped babbler at Sebangau National Park.
  Photograph: Mankdhay rahman
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  Orange-bellied flowerpecker at Ujung Kulon National Park.
  Photograph: Muhammad Al Fatih
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  Lake Ranu Kumbolo in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java.
  Photograph: Omega.santoso
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  Banteng and Javan myna at Alas Purwo National Park.
  Photograph: Iqbal Nizar Arafat
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  East Javan langur at Baluran National Park.
  Photograph: Sakti Xeno
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  Javan frogmouth at KGPAA Mangkunagoro I Grand Forest Park.
  Photograph: Jarotthithok79
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  Green tree python at Wasur National Park.
  Photograph: Iqbal Nizar Arafat
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  Yellow bittern at West Bali National Park.
  Photograph: Win.ther story or Arif Rudiyanto
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  Padar Island, Komodo National Park.
  Photograph: Yus Juliadi
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  Trimeresurus albolabris at Leuweung Sancang Nature Reserve.
  Photograph: Fajar Kaprawi

Ireland

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  Connemara National Park in October
  Photograph: Oliver Gargan
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  Wicklow Mountains
  Photograph: Diego Lopez
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  Connemara National Park in Octobe
  Photograph: Oliver Gargan
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  Connemara National Park in Octobe
  Photograph: Oliver Gargan
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  The abandoned cable car station near the summit of Bray Head
  Photograph: User:Nowriver
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  Tree at River Boyne
  Photograph: Diego Lopez
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  Wicklow Mountains area west of Glendalough Early Medieval monastic settlement
  Photograph: User:R.undefined
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  Connemara National Park
  Photograph: Diego Lopez
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  Glendalough Lower Lake
  Photograph: Diego Lopez
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  Sunset on the crest of the Galtee Mountains
  Photograph: User:7ules D

Italy

Kazakhstan

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  Phrynocephalus interscapularis, Zhabayushkan sanctuary, Mangystau Region
  author — Ezra Sheyner
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  Teratoscincus scincus, State Nature Sanctuary Karakiya-Karakol (zoological), Mangystau Region
  author — Ezra Sheyner
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  Prunus armeniaca, Ile-Alatau National Park, Almaty Region
  author — Dots foto
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  sika deer, Burabay National Park, Akmola Region
  author — Intero Tillen
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  Almaty State Complex Nature Sanctuary, Almaty Region
  author — Мирсаитов Ислам
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  Tamias sibiricus, Katon-Karagay National Park, East Kazakhstan Region
  author — Stanislav Sergeevich
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  spider web, State Nature Sanctuary "Floodplain of the Irtysh River" (complex), Pavlodar Region
  author — Ivan ideia
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  Eurasian Red Squirrel, Karkaraly National Park, Karaganda Region
  author — Marat Rysbekov
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  Black-tailed Skimmer, Burabay National Park, Akmola Region
  author — Stanislav Sergeevich
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  Bayanaul National Park, Pavlodar Region
  author — Тимур Жансултан
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  Altyn-Emel National Park, Almaty Region
  author — Dina Julayeva

Macedonia

Malta

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  Cat Snake (Telescopus fallax) on Malta's coast.
  Photograph: Terry Caselli
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  Qabru (Potamon fluviatile lanfrancoi) in Baħrija, Malta.
  Photograph: Bjorn Spiteri
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  Fanworms (Sabellida).
  Photograph: Victor Micallef
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  Red Helmet Crab.
  Photograph: Veronica Busuttil
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  File:Pulpo común​ (Octopus vulgaris) at Cathedral Cave in Gozo.
  Photograph: Diego Delso
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  Local reptile (Podarcis filfolensis ssp. maltensis).
  Photograph: Bry.Priest
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  Tiny Spider (Podarcis filfolensis ssp. maltensis)on fennel.
  Photograph: MarionSP
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  A pair of Collared Doves in flight.
  Photograph: Weboflife14
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  The Cuttle Fish.
  Photograph: Veronica Busuttil
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  Violet Dropwing Dragonfly (Trithemis annulata).
  Photograph: Mario J Cachia
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  1000-year old Carob (Ceratonia_siliqua) on Xemxija Trail in Malta.
  Photograph: Bjorn Spiteri
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  Plain Tiger butterfly with open wings (Danaus chrysippus).
  Photograph: Cuminox
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  Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea funesta).
  Photograph: Matosu28
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  Solandra Maxima.
  Photograph: Martina Vella
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  Chameleon at Night.
  Photograph: Terry Caselli

Nigeria

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  Jabi Lake is a water body formed from a man-made earth dam that was initially created to provide water to the residents of Abuja, Nigeria. The total surface area of the lake is about 1,300 hectares. The initial capacity of the reservoir was to supply water to 100,000 residents
  Photograph: User:Nkwafilms
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  Gurara Waterfalls in Niger state, Nigeria was discovered by a Gwari hunter called Buba in 1745. It is was worshipped by people living in communities around it and one of the most visited waterfall in Nigeria
  Photograph: User:Tytypicasso
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  The Old House is one of the oldest structures on the Pilgrimage ground. It is believed it is over 100 years old. It was built with rocks and stones and it houses the Parish Priest and the Assistant parish priest. The Old House is surrounded by mountains and trees and from this view it sits alone. This shot of the house was taken from the top of the hill where the Cross is erected.
  Photograph: User:Iyanu omogbadegun
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  Dalla Hill is a hill in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. Kano state is know as the most populated cities in Nigeria and it is recorded that the city started from this hill, where the original habitant used to dwell.
  Photograph: User:Nkwafilms
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  Usuma Dam is the largest dam in Abuja Nigeria.
  Photograph: User:Nkwafilms
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  Crushed Rock is an abandoned quarry in Mpape, Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The quarry was opened in 1977, just a year after the decision to relocate Nigeria's capital to Abuja from Lagos. During the 1980s the quarry provided much of the stone for the construction of the new city
  Photograph: User:Nkwafilms
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  Located in Etung local government area of Cross River State in the South-South (Niger delta) region of Nigeria, very close to its border with Cameroon.
  Photograph: User:MuaMee
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  This is the inside view of the Amakama wooden cave, which is a a 42 meters living tree with a hollow inside that is capable of accommodating up to 10 adults at a time. Located in Amakama community, in Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria, it is designated as heritage site and tourist center by the state government. The tree was used as a safe haven in the community during the inter-tribal wars and the slave trade era
  Photograph: User:Nkwafilms
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  Ado-Awaye suspended lake is said to be the only one in Africa and second in the world. It is located at Ado-Awaye town; about 20mins drive from Iseyin in Oyo state, Nigeria. The view of the lake at the top of Ado-Awaye mountains is mesmerizing..
  Photograph: User:MuaMee
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  River Benue is the longest tributary of the Niger, about 673 miles (1,083 km) in length. It rises in northern Cameroon as the Bénoué at about 4,400 feet (1,340 m) and, in its first 150 miles (240 km), descends more than 2,000 feet (600 m) over many falls and rapids, the rest of its course being largely uninterrupted.
  Photograph: User:Nkwafilms
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  Top view of Agbokim falls, located in Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria.
  Photograph: User:MuaMee
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  The Awhum Waterfall is located at Amaugwe village of Awhum town in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. The Awhum Waterfall is formed out of a massive outcrop of granite rock with water flow at the top forming a stream. Some part of the waterfall is usually warm through the seasons.
  Photograph: User:Nkwafilms
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  Imofin Hill is a peak in Oyo State and has an elevation of 272 metres. Imofin Hill is situated south of Oye Hill, and south of Oya Hill
  Photograph: User:Naturebell
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  Niger River seen from above the Bomadi Bridge in Bomadi Parish, Delta State, Nigeria
  Photograph: User:Wne Akpara
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  Ekiti State in Nigeria is known to be a place surrounded by hills. (ÈKITI) is a Yoruba language meaning high hill. This is oloke meji hill in the capital city of Ado Ekiti, in Ekiti State Nigeria.
  Photograph: User:Abiolablaze1

Philippines

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  An (Ardea intermedia) standing above the waters of Taal Lake.
  Photograph: Micluna
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  Cyclommatus zuberi, a stag beetle photographed in Northern Negros National Park is a forest specialist that is only able to survive and thrive in healthy forest ecosystems.
  Photograph: Kramthenik27
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  A grasshopper and a snail in Bolinao, Pangasinan.
  Photograph: Klienneeco
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  Calauit Island Safari in Palawan is a wildlife sanctuary for mammals like giraffe, zebra and deers.
  Photograph: Heigen18
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  A surviving mangrove after Typhoon Rai in a local beach in Barangay Cayhagan, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental last December 2021.
  Photograph: Armusaofficial
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  A young boy maneuvers a raft in Minalungao Protected National Park in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija.
  Photograph: Jsinglador
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  A red ant on top of a mushroom on a dead tree filled with moss.
  Photograph: Heigen18
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  A Black-winged stilt with black wings and long pink legs.
  Photograph: Ranieljosecastaneda
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  Biri Larosa Protected Landscape and Seascape (BLPLS) is composed of four small, rocky islands located at San Bernardino Strait that meets Pacific Ocean.
  Photograph: Jsinglador
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  A very common dove that can be seen anywhere in the Philippines and this is a zebra dove taken in the city of Cagayan de Oro.
  Photograph: Domzjuniorwildlife
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  Sergeant butterfly caterpillar commonly found in South East asia.
  Photograph: Kramthenik27
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  Taken in Misamis Oriental, Philippines, a black-winged stilt became a common residence on this area due to its abundant wetlands. Its long legs and beak are the perfect weapon to target its favorite meal.
  Photograph: Domzjuniorwildlife
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  intermediate egret (Ardea intermedia) hunting for food in Taal Lake.
  Photograph: Micluna
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  The subspecies of Brown Shrike found in the Philippines, lucionensis, has a grey head, though Brown Shrikes from other parts of Asia have brown heads.
  Photograph: Ranieljosecastaneda
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  Mating flies photographed in Aklan province, Philippines.
  Photograph: Strawberrysweet07

Portugal

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  Short eared owl Eye to eye
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  Ilhéu de cima and frame
  Photograph: User:Neide José Paixão
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  Garranos Figth
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  Purple Heron flying
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  Alentejo Colors
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  Freezing sunset
  Photograph: User:JC Ferreira - Fotografia
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  Iberian Ibex Fight
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  European Bee eater
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  O funil dos Conchos
  Photograph: User:JC Ferreira - Fotografia
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  Iberian Ibex in the snow
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  Farol Beach,Vila Nova de Milfontes
  Photograph: User:LuisMAfonso
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  Kingfisher at sunrise
  Photograph: User:Norbertoe
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  Libelinha Calopteryx virgo
  Photograph: User:Marco Jacobeu
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  Blizzard in Serra Arada
  Photograph: User:LuisMAfonso

Spain

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  Teide National Park.
  Photograph: Pablosievert
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  Teide National Park.
  Photograph: Karen Rodríguez Báez
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  Griffon vulture at Moncayo Range.
  Photograph: Diego Delso
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  Dardanus calidus at Teno-Rasca.
  Photograph: Diego Delso
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  Valles Occidentales Natural Park.
  Photograph: Toni Pérez Padilla
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  Bathysolea profundicola at Teno-Rasca.
  Photograph: Diego Delso
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  Gorgues Galantes, Posets–Maladeta Natural Park.
  Photograph: Isidro Jabato
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  Gorges d'Ermèr, Baish Aran.
  Photograph: Isidro Jabato
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  Estany Negre, Posets–Maladeta Natural Park.
  Photograph: Isidro Jabato
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  El Torcal de Antequera.
  Photograph: Anthiro 57

Sweden

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  Swans about to land in lake Tysslingen, Örebro.
  Photograph: Jan Forsmark
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  Fishing huts at Grimsholmen nature reserve, outside Falkenberg.
  Photograph: Tommy Engman
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  Lake Slahpejávrre and the mountain Sávtsasj in Padjelanta in the middle of the night.
  Photograph: Hans Nydahl
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  Amazing tree matrix at Gryteskog.
  Photograph: Trakesh.photography
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  Dramatic clouds at Grimsholmen nature reserve, outside Falkenberg.
  Photograph: Tommy Engman
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  Early fall day at Degeberga backar.
  Photograph: Håkan Algotsson
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  European green woodpecker at Lake Vänern Archipelago.
  Photograph: Tjustorparn
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  Frozen bog at Hågadalen-Nåsten nature reserve.
  Photograph: 5165num
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  The onion cave at Smitingen-Härnöklubb nature reserve.
  Photograph: Flingonsopppa
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  Mating Soldier beetles.
  Photograph: Björn Söderlund
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  Peacock butterfly.
  Photograph: Björn Söderlund
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  Red kite under ferious attack by a breeding crow.
  Photograph: Björn Söderlund
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  Flying roe deer at Lake Vänern Archipelago.
  Photograph: Tjustorparn
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  Silver spider.
  Photograph: Björn Söderlund
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  Black and red shield bug.
  Photograph: Björn Söderlund

Switzerland

Taiwan

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  Huoyan Mountain : The well-know badlands in Taiwan
  Photograph: User:Jamiechiou
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  The prize has been withdrawn
  
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  The sunrise of Dongji Island, South Penghu Marine National Park
  Photograph: User:Tslai
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  Children play in the Gaomei Wetlands
  Photograph: User:Alick0722
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  Sky full with stars light in Taroko National Park
  Photograph: User:Hojong Lin
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  Guanxin algal reef, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
  Photograph: User:Yang yang end
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  The view of Gaomei Wetlands,
  Photograph: User:Ateiooo
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  Baby green sea turtles in Wangan Island, Penghu County, Taiwan
  Photograph: User:Lee Zi Xin
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  The sky and ocean without junction, Gaomei Wetlands
  Photograph: User:Nicknss321
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  The Cirque No1 of Mount Syue.
  Photograph: User:Libertine Soup

Thailand

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  Sunrise at Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
  Photograph: วราชัย เคร่งวิรัตน์
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  Panoramic view of Pha Chor, Mae Wang National Park
  Photograph: Samfotograf
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  Sunset at Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
  Photograph: วราชัย เคร่งวิรัตน์
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  Oriental dwarf kingfisher in Kaeng Krachan National Park
  Photograph: Beijingbing
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  Namtok Samlan National Park
  Photograph: Athichitra
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  Laos-Thailand border at Phu Chi Dao
  Photograph: วราชัย เคร่งวิรัตน์
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  Sunset at Lam Nam Nan National Park
  Photograph: PhooFah
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  Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall, Khuean Srinagarindra National Park
  Photograph: Kriengsak Jirasirirojanakorn

Togo

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  CRAB
  Photograph: User:Visitezkpalimetg
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  Flora of the Agou reserve
  Photograph: User:shasharaisha
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  Breads from the Agou reserve
  Photograph: User:shasharaisha
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  Flora of the Togodo complex
  Photograph: User:Theophile-kk
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  Flora of the Agou reserve
  Photograph: User:shasharaisha
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  Butterfly perches on a leaf
  Photograph: User:Zoubinnaba
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  COFFEE
  Photograph: User:Visitezkpalimetg
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  RED FLOWER
  Photograph: User:Visitezkpalimetg
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  Red fruit of a plant
  Photograph: User:Hermannkass
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  Flora of the Togodo complex
  Photograph: User:Zoubinnaba

Tunisia

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  Sunset_seascape_at_"Cap_zbib".
  Photograph:User:Marwenwafi
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  Sunset_seascape_at_"les_grottes_de_Bizerte".
  Photograph:User:Marwenwafi
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  Sunset at "Cap zbib".
  Photograph:User:Marwenwafi
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  Sunset at "les grottes de Bizerte".
  Photograph:User:Marwenwafi
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  Rougequeue de Moussier Parc national de Bou Kornine.
  Photograph:User:El Golli Mohamed
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  Barrage elharka Bizerte.
  Photograph:User:TOUMOU
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  Sebkha_Halk_El_Menzel_Hergla.
  Photograph:User:Monaambf
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  Shiri beach bizerte.
  Photograph:User:Hommi2020
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  Djebel Sened Gafsa.
  Photograph:User:محمد أمين شنوف
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  California_moray_(Gymnothorax_mordax).
  Photograph:User:Drbenazizi

Turkey

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  Hunter baby chameleon
  User:Mkrc85
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  Foggy sunset
  User:Engin Tavlı
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  Buffalos
  User:Ramazancirakoglu
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  Floating Islands and_passengers
  User:Rotadefterim
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  Common chameleon
  User:Mkrc85
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  Hello spring
  User:Mkrc85
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  Natural environment mushroom
  User:Engin Tavlı
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  Amanita Muscaria
  User:Engin Tavlı
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  Soğanlı Valleys, Cappadocia
  User:Munalas
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  Mother's compassion
  User:Engin Tavlı
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  Verçenik Glacier Lake
  User:Engin Tavlı
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  Mediterranean Chameleon
  User:Mkrc85
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  Flamingos in Hürmetçi reeds
  User:Ramazancirakoglu
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  Lake Meke Under The Milky Way
  User:Spica-Vega Photo Arts
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  Brown Argus
  User:4burakfe

Uganda

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  A group of Kob ewes moving through the savannah grassland at Murchison Falls National Park
  Photograph: User:Timothy Akolamazima
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  Kyaninga Crater Lake as seen from above
  Photograph: User:Dixon099
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  stony raised hill seen from Fort Patiko grounds
  Photograph: User:Jameswasswaphoto
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  Elephants near Kazinga Channel
  Photograph: User:Yakov Fedorov
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  Three-horned Chameleon
  Photograph: User:Gabriels108
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  Birds in Murchison Falls National Park
  Photograph: User:Yakov Fedorov
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  Hippo in Kazinga Channel
  Photograph: User:Yakov Fedorov
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  An African leopard in Queen Elizabeth National park in Western Uganda
  Photograph: User:Gabriels108
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  Rothschild's giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) keeping company of each other as they move through the wilderness of Murchison Falls National Park
  Photograph: User:Timothy Akolamazima
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  Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) in Bwindi Impenetrable
  Photograph: User:Thomas Fuhrmann

United Arab Emirates

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  Meleiha Protected Area, Sharjah
  Photograph: Ronnie Altising
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  Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, Abu Dhabi
  Photograph: Ronnie Altising
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  Al Wathba Fossil Dunes
  Photograph: Mo sahiiil
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  Al Wathba Wetland Reserve
  Photograph: Ronnie Altising
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  Hatta Mountain Reserve in Dubai
  Photograph: Adilamin786
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  Hatta Dam in Dubai
  Photograph: Clintonrebeiro
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  Wadi Naqab in Ras Al Khaimah
  Photograph: Hamad
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  Road next to Al Qudra Lakes
  Photograph: Adilamin786
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  Wadi Shahah, Ras Al Khaimah
  Photograph: Mahdithewikipedian
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  Shuwayhat beach
  Photograph: Almzo7e

Wales

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  Morning Sun at Three Cliffs Bay, Gower
  Photograph: User:Mjw999
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  Skomer island nest building
  Photograph: User:Naff14
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  Rock on the beach
  Photograph: User:Suntooth
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  Walking in the Gronant Dunes
  Photograph: User:ClwydRuth
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  Highlight Sunshine
  Photograph: User:Thomas Follows
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  Cosmeston lakes, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
  Photograph: User:Nadezna1971
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  On towards
  Photograph: User:Thomas Follows
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  Puffin love
  Photograph: User:Naff14
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  Three Cliffs Bay, Gower
  Photograph: User:Mjw999
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  Ogmore Rock Formations
  Photograph: User:WelshDave

Zambia

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  Yellow Baboon baby
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  Picture of the Victoria falls bridge Livingstone
  Photograph: User:Give-g
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  View from giant anthill
  Photograph: User:ZaanSchroed
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  African Leopard in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  African Leopard in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  African Leopard in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  White-fronted_Bee-Eater in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  Yellow Baboon mating in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  Plains_zebra in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  A_Wandering_Spider in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  Moonbow_over_Vic_Falls
  Photograph: User:Dele Adewale
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  African Leopard in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  Chishimba falls in Northern Zambia
  Photograph: User:Sheenasitwala
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  Giant kingfisher in Zambia
  Photograph: User:Snowmanstudios
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  Chishimba falls in Northern Zambia
  Photograph: User:Sheenasitwala

Tanzania

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  Simba
  Photographer: Samson Kapinga
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  Wild dominant male lion (Panthera leo), guarding his pride territory in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
  Photographer: Giles Laurent
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  Zebra black and white
  Photographer: Samson Kapinga
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  Kimani Waterfall in the southern highlands of Tanzania
  Photograph: Thomas veroza
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  Elephant
  Photograph: Samson Kapinga
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  Wildbeest
  Photograph: Samson Kapinga
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  Divine light illuminating the Ngorongoro Crater
  Photograph: Giles Laurent
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  A family of Hippopotamus (H. amphibius) at the Saadani National Park
  Photograph: Muhammad Mahdi Karim
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  Giraffe walking in the Serengeti National Park during the golden hour of sunrise
  Photograph: Giles Laurent
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  Lake Nyasa along Mt Livingstone - Matema, Mbeya
  Photograph: Albertdea2
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  A hippo trying to stay cool by covering itself in mud, in Saadani National Park
  Photographer: Muhammad Mahdi Karim
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  Sanje Waterfalls
  Photographer: Mjuba1524
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  Portrait of a lioness in Mikumi National Park
  Photographer: Muhammad Mahdi Karim
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  Augur buzzard in flight in the Ngorongoro Crater
  Photographer: Giles Laurent
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  Giraffe portrait in the Lake Manyara National Park
  Photographer:Giles Laurent