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#12044139

11 February 2025

A traditional fisherman in Bari, Italy, slams an octopus against a stone surface. This time-honored technique is essential for softening the octopus before cooking, showcasing the region's deep-rooted connection to its culinary and maritime traditions in Bari, Italy, on February 10, 2025.

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#11974532

23 January 2025

The seven national medals are displayed against a rugged surface, symbolizing the resilience and determination of Felipe Orts's journey to the top.

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#11891373

23 December 2024

A DLRG rescue boat speeds across the Main River, with crew members prepared for a mission in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, on March 30, 2023. Their bright orange uniforms stand out against the water's surface.

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#11875693

17 December 2024

A small island is blanketed in snow at Lake Eibsee in Grainau, Bavaria, Germany, on December 13, 2024. The snow-covered island is surrounded by the calm waters of Lake Eibsee. The reflection of the snowy trees and the soft light creates a mirror-like effect on the lake's surface. Nestled against a dense, snow-draped pine forest, this small island is a natural winter feature. The quiet stillness of the lake reflects the untouched landscape of the Bavarian Alps during winter.

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#11801322

22 November 2024

MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Jan-Lennard Struff of Team Germany during his singles match against Tallon Griekspoor of Team Netherlands during the Semi-Final tie between Germany and Netherlands during the Davis Cup Final at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 22, 2024 in Malaga, Spain.

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#11777847

14 November 2024

Daniil Medvedev (RUS) competes against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during day five of the Nitto ATP Finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on November 14, 2024.

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#11777854

14 November 2024

Daniil Medvedev (RUS) competes against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during day five of the Nitto ATP Finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on November 14, 2024.

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#11777855

14 November 2024

Daniil Medvedev (RUS) competes against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during day five of the Nitto ATP Finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on November 14, 2024.

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#11777859

14 November 2024

Daniil Medvedev (RUS) competes against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during day five of the Nitto ATP Finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on November 14, 2024.

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#11777860

14 November 2024

Daniil Medvedev (RUS) competes against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during day five of the Nitto ATP Finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on November 14, 2024.

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14 November 2024

Daniil Medvedev (RUS) competes against Jannik Sinner (ITA) during day five of the Nitto ATP Finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, on November 14, 2024.

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#11682490

19 October 2024

A Colubridae family snake undergoes ecdysis, the process of shedding its skin, on the wall of an abandoned house in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 19, 2024. The discarded skin reveals intricate details, including banding patterns, markings, scales, and even the remnants of where the snake's eyes once were. Ecdysis, influenced by factors such as species, age, weather, temperature, and health, is a natural part of a snake's growth process. Younger snakes shed more frequently due to their rapid growth, and shedding also commonly occurs before reproduction or after giving birth. The snake initiates shedding by rubbing against a hard surface like a rock or tree.

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#11518767

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518768

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518770

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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#11518771

27 August 2024

The Grass Demon (Ancistroides folus) is a small yet prominent butterfly found across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Indochina, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, and Indonesia. It typically inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and belongs to the skipper family, Hesperiidae. Considered an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric plants, this butterfly is most abundant in the open regions of hilly jungles. The Grass Demon prefers forest edges or clearings with dappled light, which may explain its distinctive black-and-white coloration. This pied pattern helps the butterfly blend effectively with its surroundings, making it difficult to spot once settled. When basking, it perches on the upper side of leaves with its hindwings pressed flat against the surface and its forewings held half-open at an angle above the hindwings. This unique posture sets it apart from other butterflies in Peninsular India. Additionally, on August 27, 2024, a Grass Demon was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, sitting on a basil leaf or brick wall and feeding on the droppings of a Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) using its long proboscis, while occasionally mixing in some watery matter from its excretory organ.

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