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13 Jan 2024

An elephant is walking on the island amidst a lot of birds in Parakrama Lake, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, there is a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake. This sanctuary, dating back to 386 AD, has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. Originating from a nearby reserve, these majestic creatures are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, a network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. Facing an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the sombre statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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#10910464

13 Jan 2024

An elephant is walking on the island amidst a lot of birds in Parakrama Lake, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, there is a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake. This sanctuary, dating back to 386 AD, has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. Originating from a nearby reserve, these majestic creatures are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, a network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. Facing an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the sombre statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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#10910474

13 Jan 2024

An elephant is walking on the island amidst a lot of birds in Parakrama Lake, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, there is a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake. This sanctuary, dating back to 386 AD, has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. Originating from a nearby reserve, these majestic creatures are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, a network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. Facing an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the somber statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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#10903539

10 Jan 2024

A basketball match in the Eurocup is taking place between WKS Slask Wroclaw and Ratiopharm Ulm in Wroclaw, Poland, on January 7, 2024. In the photo: Trevion Williams and Artsiom Parakhouski.

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#10903546

10 Jan 2024

A basketball match in the Eurocup is taking place between WKS Slask Wroclaw and Ratiopharm Ulm in Wroclaw, Poland, on January 7, 2024. In the photo: Trevion Williams and Artsiom Parakhouski.

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#10903599

10 Jan 2024

A basketball match in the Eurocup is taking place between WKS Slask Wroclaw and Ratiopharm Ulm in Wroclaw, Poland, on January 7, 2024. In the photo: Trevion Williams and Artsiom Parakhouski.

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#10897684

8 Jan 2024

Lovell Cabbil and Artsiom Parakhouski. during the basketball match in the Orlen Basket Liga between WKS Slask Wroclaw and MKS Dabrowa Gornicza in Wroclaw, Poland, on January 7, 2024.

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#10847404

13 Dec 2023

Adam Mokoka and Artsiom Parakhouski are in action during the 2023-24 BKT EuroCup game between U-BT Cluj-Napoca and Slask Wroclaw, taking place at BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on December 12, 2023.

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#10803557

22 Nov 2023

Donatas Sabeckis is playing in the basketball game (Eurocup) between WKS Slask Wroclaw and 7bet-Liekabelis Panevezys at Orbita Arena in Wroclaw, Poland

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#10769009

9 Nov 2023

Artsiom Parakhouski during basketball game (Eurocup): WKS Slask Wroclaw vs. Dolomiti Energia Trento on Orbita Hall in Wroclaw, Poland, on November 8, 2023.

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#10765987

7 Nov 2023

A Rose-Ringed Parakeet is seen resting on an electric pole in Ajmer, India on 07 November 2023.

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#10765998

7 Nov 2023

A Rose-Ringed Parakeet is seen resting on an electric pole in Ajmer, India on 07 November 2023.

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#10627806

11 Oct 2023

A BKT Eurocup basketball game is taking place between WKS Slask Wroclaw and U-BT Cluj-Napoca in Wroclaw, Poland, on October 11, 2023. The photo features Artsiom Parakhouski

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#10627804

11 Oct 2023

A basketball game is currently underway between WKS Slask Wroclaw and U-BT Cluj-Napoca in Wroclaw, Poland, on October 11, 2023, as part of the BKT Eurocup. The photo features Artsiom Parakhouski

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#10604918

7 Oct 2023

A parakeet owned by David Galicia, artisan and native of the La Magdalena Tizic neighborhood in the Tlahuac mayor's office in Mexico City, who is dedicated to repairing crafts made with reeds and corn canes, which are placed at the entrance of the houses to receive their deceased loved ones on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. At the top, view of stars of the animas made of reed and corn canuela, which are placed at the entrance of the houses in the La Magdalena Tizic neighborhood in the Tlahuac mayor's office in Mexico City, to receive their loved ones deceased on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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#10604922

7 Oct 2023

A parakeet owned by David Galicia, artisan and native of the La Magdalena Tizic neighborhood in the Tlahuac mayor's office in Mexico City, who is dedicated to repairing crafts made with reeds and corn canes, which are placed at the entrance of the houses to receive their deceased loved ones on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. At the top, view of stars of the animas made of reed and corn canuela, which are placed at the entrance of the houses in the La Magdalena Tizic neighborhood in the Tlahuac mayor's office in Mexico City, to receive their loved ones deceased on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

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