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#11903859

30 Dec 2024

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks at a press conference before a ceremony marking the opening of a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on January 12, 2015. The exhibit focuses on the fight against guinea worm disease in Africa and Asia. Carter's foundation, The Carter Center, works to eradicate the painful disease since 1986.

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#11903863

30 Dec 2024

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks at a press conference before a ceremony marking the opening of a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on January 12, 2015. The exhibit focuses on the fight against guinea worm disease in Africa and Asia. Carter's foundation, The Carter Center, works to eradicate the painful disease since 1986.

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#11903864

30 Dec 2024

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks at a press conference before a ceremony marking the opening of a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, United States, on January 12, 2015. The exhibit focuses on the fight against guinea worm disease in Africa and Asia. Carter's foundation, The Carter Center, works to eradicate the painful disease since 1986.

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#11678424

18 Oct 2024

De-worming capsules are pictured at a health center in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 18, 2024.

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#11545360

4 Sep 2024

Papilio polytes, commonly known as the Common Mormon, is a species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is renowned for the mimicry displayed by its numerous forms. The caterpillars of the Common Mormon can negatively impact crop yields. Interestingly, these caterpillars resemble bird droppings while resting on leaves, which helps them avoid predators. However, they are heavily parasitized by chalcidoid wasps, with over a hundred tiny wasps eventually emerging from each pupa. On September 4, 2024, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, a tiny Common Mormon caterpillar was observed feeding on plant leaves, nearly camouflaged as it blended with the branches.

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#11545361

4 Sep 2024

Papilio polytes, commonly known as the Common Mormon, is a species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is renowned for the mimicry displayed by its numerous forms. The caterpillars of the Common Mormon can negatively impact crop yields. Interestingly, these caterpillars resemble bird droppings while resting on leaves, which helps them avoid predators. However, they are heavily parasitized by chalcidoid wasps, with over a hundred tiny wasps eventually emerging from each pupa. On September 4, 2024, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, a tiny Common Mormon caterpillar was observed feeding on plant leaves, nearly camouflaged as it blended with the branches.

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#11545362

4 Sep 2024

Papilio polytes, commonly known as the Common Mormon, is a species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is renowned for the mimicry displayed by its numerous forms. The caterpillars of the Common Mormon can negatively impact crop yields. Interestingly, these caterpillars resemble bird droppings while resting on leaves, which helps them avoid predators. However, they are heavily parasitized by chalcidoid wasps, with over a hundred tiny wasps eventually emerging from each pupa. On September 4, 2024, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, a tiny Common Mormon caterpillar was observed feeding on plant leaves, nearly camouflaged as it blended with the branches.

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#11545363

4 Sep 2024

Papilio polytes, commonly known as the Common Mormon, is a species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is renowned for the mimicry displayed by its numerous forms. The caterpillars of the Common Mormon can negatively impact crop yields. Interestingly, these caterpillars resemble bird droppings while resting on leaves, which helps them avoid predators. However, they are heavily parasitized by chalcidoid wasps, with over a hundred tiny wasps eventually emerging from each pupa. On September 4, 2024, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, a tiny Common Mormon caterpillar was observed feeding on plant leaves, nearly camouflaged as it blended with the branches.

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#11227317

11 May 2024

The Greater Coucal, or Crow Pheasant (Centropus sinensis), is a large, non-parasitic bird belonging to the cuckoo order, Cuculiformes, found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. With a length of 48 cm, the Greater Coucal is known for its distinctive booming 'coop coop coop' calls, which are often associated with omens. The female's call is lower-pitched than that of the male. These calls can typically be heard in scrublands, light forests, and cultivated areas, which are its preferred habitats. On May 11, 2024, a Greater Coucal was spotted in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, searching for food and water during a heatwave.

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#11227319

11 May 2024

The Greater Coucal, or Crow Pheasant (Centropus sinensis), is a large, non-parasitic bird belonging to the cuckoo order, Cuculiformes, found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. With a length of 48 cm, the Greater Coucal is known for its distinctive booming 'coop coop coop' calls, which are often associated with omens. The female's call is lower-pitched than that of the male. These calls can typically be heard in scrublands, light forests, and cultivated areas, which are its preferred habitats. On May 11, 2024, a Greater Coucal was spotted in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, searching for food and water during a heatwave.

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#10886070

2 Jan 2024

Maggot larvae are emerging from the body of a garden fly killed by a bush cricket in Christchurch, New Zealand, on January 2, 2024.

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#10876967

27 Dec 2023

The Greater Coucal Or Crow Pheasant (Centropus Sinensis), Is A Large Non-parasitic Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds, The Cuculiformes Found In Indian Subcontinent And Southeast Asia. They Are Weak Fliers And Are Often Seen Clambering About In Vegetation Or Walking On The Ground As They Forage For Insects, Eggs, And Nestlings Of Other Birds. They Have A Familiar Deep Resonant Call Which Is Associated With Omens In Many Parts Of Its Range. This Is A Large Species Of The Cuckoo At 48 Cm. A Greater Coucal Bird Sunbathing On The Roof On An Early Winter Morning At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 26/12/2023.

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#10876968

27 Dec 2023

The Greater Coucal Or Crow Pheasant (Centropus Sinensis), Is A Large Non-parasitic Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds, The Cuculiformes Found In Indian Subcontinent And Southeast Asia. They Are Weak Fliers And Are Often Seen Clambering About In Vegetation Or Walking On The Ground As They Forage For Insects, Eggs, And Nestlings Of Other Birds. They Have A Familiar Deep Resonant Call Which Is Associated With Omens In Many Parts Of Its Range. This Is A Large Species Of The Cuckoo At 48 Cm. A Greater Coucal Bird Sunbathing On The Roof On An Early Winter Morning At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 26/12/2023.

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#10876969

27 Dec 2023

The Greater Coucal Or Crow Pheasant (Centropus Sinensis), Is A Large Non-parasitic Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds, The Cuculiformes Found In Indian Subcontinent And Southeast Asia. They Are Weak Fliers And Are Often Seen Clambering About In Vegetation Or Walking On The Ground As They Forage For Insects, Eggs, And Nestlings Of Other Birds. They Have A Familiar Deep Resonant Call Which Is Associated With Omens In Many Parts Of Its Range. This Is A Large Species Of The Cuckoo At 48 Cm. A Greater Coucal Bird Sunbathing On The Roof On An Early Winter Morning At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 26/12/2023.

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#10876970

27 Dec 2023

The Greater Coucal Or Crow Pheasant (Centropus Sinensis), Is A Large Non-parasitic Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds, The Cuculiformes Found In Indian Subcontinent And Southeast Asia. They Are Weak Fliers And Are Often Seen Clambering About In Vegetation Or Walking On The Ground As They Forage For Insects, Eggs, And Nestlings Of Other Birds. They Have A Familiar Deep Resonant Call Which Is Associated With Omens In Many Parts Of Its Range. This Is A Large Species Of The Cuckoo At 48 Cm. A Greater Coucal Bird Sunbathing On The Roof On An Early Winter Morning At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 26/12/2023.

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#10876971

27 Dec 2023

The Greater Coucal Or Crow Pheasant (Centropus Sinensis), Is A Large Non-parasitic Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds, The Cuculiformes Found In Indian Subcontinent And Southeast Asia. They Are Weak Fliers And Are Often Seen Clambering About In Vegetation Or Walking On The Ground As They Forage For Insects, Eggs, And Nestlings Of Other Birds. They Have A Familiar Deep Resonant Call Which Is Associated With Omens In Many Parts Of Its Range. This Is A Large Species Of The Cuckoo At 48 Cm. A Greater Coucal Bird Sunbathing On The Roof On An Early Winter Morning At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 26/12/2023.

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